Former Brazil fullback Roberto Carlos ended his contract
with Corinthians by mutual agreement
on Saturday and looked set to move to a Russian club.
The 37-year-old former Real Madrid defender was targeted by fans
during violent protests against the team following their shock
early exit from the Libertadores Cup last week.
“We gave him all our assurances (for his safety) here at Corinthians. He has his own
motives,” Andres Sanches, president of the Brazilian club,
said.
“He’s a guy of 37 already, he received a good offer from abroad and
by mutual accord we decided to free him,” Sanches told
reporters.
Brazilian media said Roberto Carlos would be joining
Anzhi Makhachkala in Russia in a 5.0 million euros ($6.78 million)
one-year deal.
SOURCE: Yahoo Eurosport
Roberto Carlos apparently still
has plenty to offer, even at 37, and it seems a big money offer
from Russia is too hard for him to turn down. Could a Premier
League side come in with an offer for the former Real Madrid
man?
