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Craig HillSydney FC set to sign Brazilian Juninho?
August 1st 2007 05:47
According to the latest reports, inaugural A-League champions Sydney FC is set to sign Brazilian ace Juninho Paulista as their marque player for the 2007-08 A-League season.
The pint-sized playmaker has been somewhat of a journeyman throughout his career with stints at Brazilian clubs (São Paulo FC, Vasco da Gama, Palmeiras and CR Flamengo), as well as English club Middlesbrough, Spanish club Atlético Madrid, and Celtic F.C. in Scotland.
He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players to have played for Middlesbrough in the modern era, enjoying three stints at the English club between 1995-1997, 1999 (on loan) and 2002-2004.
Juninho in action for Brasil
His first stint at the club was a huge success for Middlesbrough and the Premiership as a whole where he delighted fans with his creativity, pace and personality. It was during his third spell at the club (2002-2004) where he tasted success with Boro's League cup win of 2004.
The crowning moment in his footballing career would have to be Brazil's World Cup win in 2002 of which he was an integral member, playing 5 of the 7 matches in the tournament including a substitute role in the final against Germany.
Should Juninho join Sydney FC, it will end the glamour club's search for a marque player since the departure of former Manchester United star Dwight Yorke to newly-promoted English Premier League side Sunderland nine months ago.
Stay tuned for further developments.
[Image Source: Soccernet and Turksportal]
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Mighty Reds Days
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Victory are still miles ahead of sydney...