Football: Cagliari; Joao Pedro in Istanbul signs with Fenerbahce

(ANSA) – CAGLIARI, JUL 19 – Joao Pedro flew to Turkey to sign a three-year contract with Fenerbahce. First photos in Istanbul for the Italian-Brazilian striker who also counts a presence in blue in the match that sanctioned the elimination of Italy at the World Cup. Farewell to Cagliari after seven years and 84 goals with the rossoblù shirt. In the last three championships he has gone into double figures becoming one of the strongest and most prolific goalscorers in the history of Cagliari.

The Brazilian had arrived in Sardinia from Palermo bought by president Tommaso Giulini in his first year of management of the rossoblù club. And there was a relegation redeemed the following year by an immediate rise in A. Then the transformation of the player from midfielder-attacking midfielder to first striker. Many goals in recent seasons, 13 last year.

Goals that, however, failed to avoid the last relegation in Serie B: Joao Pedro was also the captain of the team.

While awaiting the conclusion of the negotiations, he began training with Liverani’s team, always scoring in the first test matches. He remained on the bench only in the last friendly, Sunday, while the agents negotiated his passage to Fenerbahce.

During the day the medical examinations with his new club, then the signing of the contract. (HANDLE).

Source: Ansa

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