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The Minas Gerais side, who were playing in the second tier of their state championships in 2011, have revealed that negotiations are close to completion, with the player set to be unveiled next week. A flight is booked to bring the player from Quito next Wednesday, in what is potentially the biggest shock transfer in […]
The loan deal will give the Portuguese side until June 2012 to make a €3 million bid to take control of the player’s rights, with Xandão now outside of São Paulo’s first-team plans. São Paulo are still looking to bring in another defensive reinforcement to partner Rhodolfo in the middle, but with Édson Silva and […]
The article reiterates previous publications that suggest Neymar underwent medical examinations with the club’s doctors, but also suggests that Los Merengues are confident that Barcelona are unable to match Santos’ valuation of the player. Reports that Barcelona have agreed a first-option for the player were quashed by Santos management in the wake of the Club […]
Jadson has made clear his intention to return to Brazil and São Paulo are believed to be willing to meet Shakhtar’s valuation, but both parties are taking a dignified line on the matter. Speaking to Lance!, Jadson said, “I’m waiting to see what will happen, but for now I cannot say anything. “I will only […]
Arthur Antunes Coimbra, or more famously known as Zico, is considered to be one of the greatest players to of ever played the beautiful game. Despite never winning a World Cup, the former midfielder is seen as a hero in his home land Brazil and is often called the ‘White Pelé.’ Around the world, Zico […]
The Samba Gold Trophy is awarded to the best Brazilian player in Europe. In similar fashion to last year, Sambafoot called upon you the public, a dream team of eleven ex-players, as well as eleven world-renowned journalists and experts to participate in this years voting. The group of experts and journalists included the likes of Tim Vickery (BBC), […]
Crizam César de Oliveira Filho, better known as Zinho, was a member of Brazil’s 1994 world cup winning side. Despite never playing in Europe, the former attacking midfielder spent much of his playing career at Brazilian giants, Flamengo and Palmeiras, as well as having a brief spell at Japanese side Yokohama FC in the mid-90s. […]
The player will undertake a medical and then meet the coaching staff of his new team. “I am very happy, it’s a great challenge, but I’m glad to be here. I had two very good years with Fluminense and I hope to repeat this with Bordeaux,” Mariano said. As the transfer window only opens in […]
With a buyout fee of just €6million to foreign clubs and even less for domestic clubs, there is little Botafogo could do to prevent a move if this was met. Jefferson himself though would need to be convinced to leave and seems fairly content at Botafogo currently. “If something appears that is favourable for both […]
Earlier on in the week, Cruzeiro’s sporting director, Dimas Fonseca, revealed the Mineiro club were willing to offer Manchester City their highly rated youngster, Leo Bonatini, in an exchange deal for Roque Santa Cruz. Despite Cruzeiro’s interest, the former Blackburn forward has confirmed he isn’t planning on a move in the January transfer window, insisting […]
Abelairas has been without a club for the past six months, having been bought out of his contract in Buenos Aires by an investment group who are now looking to relocate the player. The move is being seen as a massive coup in the Brazilian media, with Abelairas, 26, being described as the player who […]
This week, The Elastico podcast host Christopher Atkins is joined by Chris of the Can They Score? Manchester United podcast. Between the two Chris’s, they take a (brief) look at all those Brazilians plying their trade in the top tier of English league system. Which have succeeded against the odds? Which are yet to make […]
Alex began his career at Santos and was part of the Peixe’s golden generation that included the liked of Robinho, Diego and Elano. In 2004 he left the Paulista club to make the move to Europe where he signed for Chelsea but was immediately sent out on loan to PSV for three years. Now under […]
The Tricolor Paulista offered Cruzeiro €10 million plus three players on loan, with the exception of Rogério Ceni, Lucas Moura and Luis Fabiano. Casemiro was the one name the Mineiro club were considering, but the player’s agent, Julio Fressato, insists at no time was the deal ever on the cards. ”This did not happen and […]
Henrique is currently on loan at Palmeiras until July 2012 and a return to Barcelona looks highly unlikely. After signing for the Catalan club in 2008, the 25-year old centre-back has yet to feature in Pep Guardiola’s first team. Recent reports in Brazil suggested that Grêmio were negotiating a deal to sign Henrique in January, […]
Speaking on the French radio station, he said: “There is an offer from PSG. He is happy with it but, it now depends on Milan.” Only yesterday it was reported that a €50 million bid had been tabled by the Parisien side in order to tempt the Brazilian to the Parc des Princes.
“I have spoken with Cruzeiro, who gave us all instructions for the deposit. We informed the club that the payment will be made today or tomorrow – said Vasco’s Deputy Director of Football, Jose Hamilton Mandarino. The deal will comprise of €1.5 million for 50% of the young playmaker’s economic rights, following the player’s succesful loan […]
Vágner Love is desperate for a move back to Brazil and only recently admitted he would even sign for Vasco, despite being a passionate Flamengo supporter. The possibility of the striker getting his wish looks as if it could become a reality after his coach at CSKA, Leonid Slutsky, revealed he’s prepared to let him […]
The talented left full-back is only contracted at the Belo Horizonte club until 2013 and a loan deal will not be considered for that reason, meaning the Alvinegro will have to cough up a transfer fee if they want the player. When pressed on the matter, Botafogo deputy Director of Football André Silva was typically […]
Hulk played under André Villas-Boas at Porto last season and is being strongly linked with a move away from the Portuguese giants in the January transfer window. The forwards representative, Teodoro Fonseca, has admitted that the Brazilian international would relish the chance to play under AVB again, providing the Blues can meet Hulk’s €100 million buyout […]
The idea would be for a player exchange with Santos misfit Ibson, who would move in the other direction to bolster the São Paulo midfield. Muricy Ramalho has been a supporter of Jean since they worked together at São Paulo during a run of three consecutive titles and now, with Paraguayan Ivan Piris having taken […]
Pierre was loaned out from Palmeiras to Atlético Mineiro in August and the midfielder is now hoping to remain at the Galo on a permanent deal after getting a regular run out in the side. Palmeiras aren’t keen on letting Pierre leave the club, but would consider doing a deal if they can sign Richarlyson […]
With the January transfer window just days away, Corinthians’ new President, Roberto Andrade (who will take charge of the club in January), has revealed the Serie A champions will try again for Carlos Tevez. ”He is a great player. At the start of the year we will start up talks again, but it will be […]
Pato, 22, has been in-and-out of the Milan side this campaign and struggled with niggling injuries during his spell in Italy, but is still regarded as one of the world’s most promising strikers. The report states the forward would sign a deal to run until the summer of 2016, valued at €7 million-a-year. Any move […]
