Juninho Signs For Al Gharafa In Qatar

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Juninho to leave Lyon

Lyon have confirmed midfielder Juninho Pernambucano will leave the Ligue 1 club at the end of the season.

The skilful Brazilian's future has been the subject of uncertainty amid reports he could leave France for the Middle East or his homeland.

Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas has now confirmed the 34-year-old has been granted permission to terminate his current terms, which were set to expire in 2010, after eight years at Stade Gerland.

"He asked us yesterday to let him go as free agent. For all he has done and for all he represents for us, we thought it would be fair to agree," Aulas told reporters.

Juninho, who is suspended for the Lyon's last game of the season, scored his 100th goal for the club during a 3-1 home victory against Caen in what was his last appearance on Saturday.

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Following the completion of a successful medical, it is now official: Juninho has left Lyon for Al Gharafa in Qatar.

According to Calciomercato.it, the club’s website has revealed that the Brazilian has agreed to sign a two year contract, which will see him at the Qatari outfit until the conclusion of the 2010/11 season.

He was officially presented as a new player at a press conference held late last night, in the presence of the hierarchy of the club.

The 34-year-old will wear the No. 5 on his back, as he commences a new chapter in his illustrious career. The move will disappoint the likes of Inter and Genoa in Italy, two clubs who were keen to acquire his services a little earlier in the summer.

Juninho’s new side managed to win their second successive Qatari League championship at the start of the year, and the sixth in their history.

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Lolx i miss his Free Kicks

Poolman SG

All for $$$$ .

He can still play in the highest level , for teams like Wolves and Wigan , even for EPL Top-10 teams like Everton .

Also good , we can see him in action for the Asia Champion's League .