Former Brazil striker Fred has confirmed he no plans to return to international football.
He announced his international retirement after finding the net just once as Brazil fell to Germany in the semi-finals of the World Cup the following year, before stating he would happily return if coach Dunga required his services. However, he has yet to feature in a Brazil squad since Scolari’s departure in July last year and has now confirmed his international career is over. “Honestly, returning to the national team is no longer something I think about it. I am concentrating solely on [club football] here at Fluminense." the 31-year-old former Lyon striker told Rádio Globo.
Fred has hit five goals in six games for Flu in the Carioca State Championship and his fine form, coupled with Dunga’s preferred number 9 Diego Tardelli’s recent switch to China, had sparked speculation of a possible recall. He told: “I"ve got five goals, but I could have eight or nine already. I"m always trying to evolve and improve, and now I just want to work on being as decisive as possible for Fluminense."