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The Brazilian support midfielder Felipe Mel for his career managed to play a large number of European clubs and left contribution to the history Fluminens.

In the end, in the “red-green” his path of a professional football player ended at the beginning of 2025 at the age of 41.

In the last interview, the former football player spoke about the instantaneousness of the Italian part of his career.

“I’m always aware of the latest events, watch games, make notes and study. Italy is forever left in my heart.

It is true that Inter wanted to sign me in 2009, but I eventually went to Juventus. I remember Pantaleo Corvino clearly said to me, “Either you go to Turine or you go to Turin. You have no choice.”

In the end, Biankonrai paid a retreat at 25 million euros and included Markiona in the agreement.

Florence perceived it badly, they criticized me a lot. But I always showed respect. My first daughter was born there, I survived the wonderful moments there, and I loved the stands of Artemio Franke.

If I had to choose the two Italian teams that I like the most, I would surely choose Viola and, of course, inter. These are two clubs that influenced me the most.

I have a lot thanks to Fiorentini. These were my gate to the European football of the highest division. Without Florence, maybe my career would go in a different direction, ” – said Brazilian performer.

Felipe Mel spent 40 matches for Fiorentine, scored two goals and gave one goal pass.