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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 […]
According to the reports, The Gunners have been quoted £10 million for the Brazilian international midfielder, but are likely to have to battle off the likes of AC Milan for his signature. Casemiro had a mixed campaign at the Morumbi, often criticised for a lack of fitness or effort, but remains one of the highest […]
Jadson, who has made clear his intention to return to Brazil this January, looks likely to have his wish granted as Shakhtar try to balance the books after a disappointing European competition exit. As reported by Sambafoot yesterday, Jadson’s Shakhtar team-mate Willian is also looking to return to Brazil with a loan deal to Corinthians. […]
According to Turkish football sites, Tucofoot and Turkish-Football, Santos’ top goal scorer, Borges, is on the verge of signing for Fenerbahçe having already agreed personal terms with the club. The Turkish giants have reportedly offered Santos around €3-4 million for the striker and an agreement is expected to be reached in the next few days. Borges’ […]
According to French site, Paristeam.com, PSG’s sporting director, Leonardo, has already held talks with Leandro Damião’s agent about a possible move in the January transfer window. The French club are now believed to be awaiting clarification on whether or not they can sign their top targets Carlos Tevez and Hulk, before persuing a deal for […]
Aware that Walter Montillo wants to play in the 2012 Copa Libertadores, Corinthians’ President Roberto de Andrade believes that Cruzeiro will eventually sell their Argentine midfielder. ”All the factors are favourable. BMG have participation on the player’s rights and they want Montillo to come and work with us. Montillo wants to play for Corinthians,” Andrade […]
After the departure of Bruno Cortês to São Paulo, Botafogo have announced the signing of Andrezinho from Internacional. The club released a statement on their official website confirming that a three-year-deal had been agreed and that they would unveil the midfielder at press conference on Tuesday. Andrezinho told the clubs official website that he was […]
Cruzeiro’s sporting director, Dimas Fonseca, has confirmed that the club have already made contact with City for their Paraguayan forward and are now awaiting a response. ”A delegate has made contact with City about the possibility of a transfer. We are waiting for an answer in the coming days,” Fonseca told Globoesporte. Despite making the […]
With experienced Internacional left wing-back Kléber also rumoured to be close to the “Maltese Cross”, there is a clear plan to strengthen the left flank in a season when Vasco were predominantly slanted towards play on the right. Thiago Feltri was nominated for left-back of the season in the Sambafoot Brasileirão awards and will become […]
Paulo César Lima, or better known as, Caju, was an attacking midfielder that was part of the famous 1970 Brazilian world cup winning side. He played for a number of clubs in Brazil, some of which included the big four Carioca clubs (Botafogo, Flamengo, Fluminense and Vasco). Caju also ventured to Europe in the mid-70s, […]
The offer is substantially lower than an offer from Russian rivals Anzhi earlier this week, which was promptly rejected by the Moscow club. Although there is plenty of interest in the talismanic forward from clubs around Europe, the player’s agent has made it clear that he will only consider offers from Brazil and is willing […]
