Tardelli, who was in the city during a recent injury lay-off has made it clear that he wishes to leave Russia and his representatives, without the knowledge of Anzhi, met with club officials from Galo last week, Lancenet! reports.
“It’s not ime to talk of negotiation,” said Director of Football Eduardo Maluf. “We are fighting against relegation in the Championship”
“He is a player who is interested in a move to any club in Brazil.
“He is an idol of the Atletico fans, a star.”
The striker played for Atlético Mineiro between January 2009 and March 2011, playing 114 matches and scoring 73 goals in the process. Tardelli was top scorer in Brazil in the 2009 campaign, hitting the back of the net on 39 occasions.
