With the unveiling of the new season, there has been a wave of signings in China's soccer world. However, that famous Brazilian footballer, who has been rumored to be linked with numerous clubs in China, has recently officially announced his return to Brazil, joining Retiro FC. This is his first return to his homeland after five years in the Chinese Super League. If things go well, he will meet the conditions for naturalization this year, when he is expected to wear the uniform and play for the national team!
The 37-year-old "motorcycle fanatic" Fernandinho has become one of the most sought-after foreigners in the Chinese Super League with his outstanding performances since he entered the game at the age of 32. He has quickly assimilated into the Chinese culture, is a fan of hot pot, and admits in interviews that he will be able to maintain his excellent performance until he is at least 38 years old!
In the Chinese Super League (CSL) in the era of gold-dollar soccer, he showed amazing fighting power, and was awarded the title of the best new striker in the Brazilian league. In the Chinese Super League, he played 83 matches, contributing 17 goals and 11 assists, scoring as many as 28 goals in a single season. His overall strength has won the hearts of Chinese fans, helping mid- and lower-tier teams like Chongqing Swai to achieve good results!
But unfortunately, at the beginning of the 2022 season, Chongqing Swai suddenly withdrew from the Chinese Super League due to wage arrears, which left Fernandinho in a dilemma of not being able to play. He has spent five seasons in the CSL since arriving in China at the beginning of 2018 and is expected to play for his country this year, which, coupled with his lower salary level, makes the China-loving player a great value for money!
Subsequently, the "unemployed" Fernandinho and at least three Chinese Super League clubs, including Henan Songshan Longmen, rumors of cooperation intentions, but a year later, with the downturn of Chinese soccer, the 37-year-old Brazilian foreign aid eventually returned to the low level of the Brazilian league, the end of his trip to China. This can't help but make people feel regret and sorry! (Laoqiu Chinese Super League Review)
