Brazilian Elkeson signs for Guangzhou
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December 25, 2012, Tuesday
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CHINESE cup holder Guangzhou Evergrande said yesterday it has signed Brazilian midfielder Elkeson de Oliveira Cardoso to a four-year deal with the transfer fee topping 5.7 million euros (US$7.4 million).
Elkeson, 23, will arrive at Guangzhou in January to begin preparing for the upcoming season, the club said in an announcement on its website.
"We are fully confident that with an international star like Elkeson joining our club we will be able to strengthen our midfield attack, improve our offensive capabilities and bring a much more exciting game to the fans," the club said.
Evergrande, coached by the World Cup-winning Italian Marcello Lippi, dominated Chinese football last season, winning both the Chinese Super League title and the FA Cup behind the play of international stars Dario Conca and former Borussia Dortmund striker Lucas Barrios.
By signing Elkeson, who was released by his Rio De Janeiro club Botafogo earlier this month, Guangzhou hopes to make a run at the AFC Champions League title.
Chinese clubs have become an attractive destinations for global stars approaching the end of their careers, or youthful talent seeking to build on their potential.
Elkeson, 23, will arrive at Guangzhou in January to begin preparing for the upcoming season, the club said in an announcement on its website.
"We are fully confident that with an international star like Elkeson joining our club we will be able to strengthen our midfield attack, improve our offensive capabilities and bring a much more exciting game to the fans," the club said.
Evergrande, coached by the World Cup-winning Italian Marcello Lippi, dominated Chinese football last season, winning both the Chinese Super League title and the FA Cup behind the play of international stars Dario Conca and former Borussia Dortmund striker Lucas Barrios.
By signing Elkeson, who was released by his Rio De Janeiro club Botafogo earlier this month, Guangzhou hopes to make a run at the AFC Champions League title.
Chinese clubs have become an attractive destinations for global stars approaching the end of their careers, or youthful talent seeking to build on their potential.
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