Arturo Vidal joins Brazil’s Flamengo on a free transfer
Baku, July 14, AZERTAC
Chile international Arturo Vidal has joined Brazilian club Flamengo on a free transfer after two seasons at Inter Milan, according to AP.
“Today a dream I had all my life comes true. Now I am Mengão,” Vidal posted on Instagram, making a reference to Flamengo’s nickname.
Vidal attended Flamengo’s 2-0 home win Wednesday against Atletico Mineiro, which put the Rio de Janeiro club through to the quarterfinals of the Brazilian Cup. Uruguay international Giorgian de Arrascaeta scored both goals. Mineiro had won the first leg 2-1.
Brazilian media said the 35-year-old midfielder’s contract with Flamengo will run until December of next year.
Vidal has won league titles in Italy (4), Germany (3) and Spain (1).
Vidal lifted Copa America trophies with Chile in 2015 and ’16, and played for the national team at World Cups in 2010 and ’14.
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