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Most teams dream of having a bit of Brazilian flair on the wing, right?

For every era there's a precocious Samba talent who lights up our TV screens and sets up residence in our hearts.

For me it was Ronaldinho. My Dad would probably point to Garrincha or Jairzinho while my nephews run around in Neymar shirts.

So, when they largely wrote the book on world-class wide men, it feels a bit weird when the Brazilian top flight decides to go shopping in the Championship for one.

Yet, that's exactly what Flamengo did this summer.