Babi participates in a goal in his first chance after returning to Athletico

The attacker Matheus Babi26 years old, got his first chance with coach Osorio in the team’s victory Athletico over Cianorte 1-0, for Paranaense. The player came on in the 27th minute of the second half replacing Pablo and participated in the goal.

After receiving a throw in the area, the attacker dominated and set up the shot, but it was blocked by the defense. On the rebound, the ball then fell to Jader to score.

“I was able to help with the move, I had to do a little bit of work, but, thank God, we got the three points. Happy to make my debut with the Athletico shirt and, from now on, it’s in God’s hands”, he commented to the radio stations at the end of the match. match.

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Babi arrived at Athletico in 2021 from Botafogo. Furacão paid R$12 million to Serra Macaense, the team that had the pass, but the attacker never managed to match the amount invested. To this day, the player is among the 10 biggest signings in the club’s history.

In the same year, the center forward played 23 games with the red and black shirt, with four goals and one assist. However, he suffered a serious ligament injury to his right knee in July and was out of action for almost 10 months. He returned to action in May 2022, but gained a chance in just nine matches and did not find the net. Last season, the striker played on loan for Santa Clara, from Portugal, and Goiás.

With the two reinforcements who arrived for the position (Mastriani and Di Yorio), in addition to Pablo and Julimar, the tendency is that Matheus Babi will not remain at Furacão, despite having been tested by Osorio and the athlete’s desire. He would even have a proposal from South Korean football. The player’s contract with Athletico runs until the end of 2025.

“Good, wonderful feeling [de reestrear]. I had a difficult year, with two loans that gave me a good experience. I just have to enjoy from now on and increase the level of competitiveness with my teammates”, declared Babi.

The striker should be available again for the game against PSTC. The duel will be on Saturday (3), at 6:30 pm, at Ligga Arena, valid for the sixth round of Paranaense. The tendency is for closed doors due to fights outside the stadium – the trial will take place this Thursday (1st), starting at 6pm.