The goalkeeper of the team from Paraná has agreed to move to Al-Nassr, from Saudi Arabia; the deal should bring in R$107 million for Athletico’s coffers
Bento is no longer an athlete Athletico. The goalkeeper and the Paraná club agreed to move to Al-Nassr, a club whose main star is Cristiano Ronaldo, for R$107 million this Tuesday (16). Therefore, the athlete was allowed to travel to the Middle East to sign the contract and undergo medical examinations.
The goalkeeper was not the Saudi club’s first option. Edersonarcher of the Manchester City who is constantly called to the Brazilian Teamwas the team’s wish. However, they were barred after the English team refused one of their main players and idol of the Blues.
Last Saturday (13), the goalkeeper played his last match wearing the Furacão shirt in the important Copa do Brasil victory over Ypiranga, at Ligga Arena. “I want to leave here to a scenario where I can continue competing for the Brazilian team, and there (in Saudi Arabia) I’m not so sure that will happen. Will I leave in this window? I’m not sure either, whatever comes up I’ll try to analyze in the best way possible,” said the goalkeeper in the mixed zone.
Previously, Athletico had already rejected other proposals from clubs such as Inter Milan and Al-Ittihadconsidering the value low. Despite his imminent move to Saudi football, the goalkeeper has never hidden his desire to play for a European club.
Bento was part of the Brazilian team delegation that was eliminated by Uruguay for the quarterfinals of the Copa América, in the United States.
Source: sportbuzz
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