The 20-year-old is rated as one of Brazil’s most promising
players, and he has become famous for his “seal dribble” where he
runs past opponents with the ball glued to his forehead, thus
making it almost impossible for him to be tackled.
Kerlon is currently at San Siro, receiving medical treatment
from Inter for a serious ligament injury, which will see him ruled
out of action for several months.
The Cruzeiro star, who is contracted at the Brazilian club until
July 2009, was at the Stadio Meazza on Sunday to watch Inter’s 2-1
derby defeat to Milan.
The Corriere dello Sport is now speculating that the Nerazzurri
may launch a transfer bid for the skilful forward, who can also
play as a trequartista.
Kerlon’s agent was coy when asked about the possibility of such
a transfer going through.
“For the moment it is still early to talk about it,” said Mino
Raiola.
“Now it is only important that the boy recovers [his
injury].”
Kermo has yet to play for the Brazilian national team, but he
has represented his country at Under-15 level right up to
Under-20.
