The Brazilian Athletico Paranaense made official this Friday the signing of the Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal, who has just terminated his contract with Flamengo and signs with the Curitiba club until the end of this season.
“A world-class reinforcement! Arturo Vidal, one of the most renowned players in international football, is the new ‘Furacão’ midfielder”. This is how the Paranaense announced the hiring of the midfielder, who at 36 years old will coincide in the squad with the young goalscorer Vitor Roque, recently signed by FC Barcelona, although he will continue on loan at the Brazilian club before his definitive incorporation to LaLiga.
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The Paranaense highlighted “the power” of ‘King Arturo’ and “the experience of a brilliant career” that has led him to wear the jersey of great European teams, such as Bayern Munich, Juventus, Barcelona and Inter Milan.
Vidal, “one of the best players on the continent”, He will wear the number 23 shirt and signed a contract “until the end of the 2023 season.”
In his first statements as a Paranaense player, Vidal said that “he still has many dreams” to fulfill in football.
“I want to keep winning until the day I retire. This is a step as important as the dreams I have, which are to continue fighting for the Libertadores and continue winning titles”, said the Chilean.
“The four winds of ‘Furacão’ are the four most important characteristics of my personality, in my career and in my way of being: Innovation, rebellion, ambition and enthusiasm. That’s also why we reached an agreement so quickly,” added Vidal.
Free after terminating contract with Flamengo
arrives from Flamengo, with whom he terminated his contract by mutual agreement on Thursday after a year of association in which he played 51 games, scored 2 goals, distributed 4 assists and won two titles in 2022: the Copa Libertadores, which he won precisely against Paranaense, and the Brazil Cup.
Trained at Colo Colo, Vidal He has won 25 titles throughout his career sports, including two Copa América (2015 and 2016) with the national team of his country.
