After consecutive games on the bench, Vidal said he will not renew his contract with Flamengo and plans to leave Brazil at the end of the year
With little minutes under the command of sampaoli, Vidal informed that it will not renew its bond with the Flamengo and should leave shortly after completion. The Chilean’s contract with Mengão runs until the end of this year. The midfielder made this statement this Monday, 12th, in Chile, when he landed to serve the selection in friendlies against the Dominican Republic and Bolivia.
At first, Vidal was asked about the possibility of returning to lap-neck, the Chilean club that launched him into world football. However, the veteran’s only certainty is that he will not continue at Flamengo. “I have a contract until December, I will not continue in Brazil. I would love to go back (to Colo Colo), but I have to see the moment”said the steering wheel.
Despite ensuring that his future is not at Flamengo, Vidal was very focused on fulfilling his commitments with the club from Rio de Janeiro, as there are just over six months left until the end of the bond. “I want to enjoy what’s left of my contract, win the three championships I have left and then we’ll see”he stated.
At the age of 36, Vidal does not agree to be on Mengão’s bench and guaranteed to be in good physical shape. “You may think I’m bad, but I feel 100%. I don’t agree with the decision of the coaching staff, but I respect it. We have 22 players at a good level. You know that when I’m in the starting line-up I do my best. On Friday you will see how I am.”vented the player.
Still questioned about his future club, Vidal declined and reiterated that his contract with Flamengo is not over, but after the end he will think about the possibilities. “It is disrespectful to other clubs to talk about it, I have a contract at Flamengo. I said when you’re free. Then I’ll see what I wantfinished.
Source: sportbuzz
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