Inter announce the return of Luiz Adriano, after 16 years

The scorer of one of the most important goals in Inter’s history is back at Beira-Rio. The management announced the return of striker Luiz Adriano this Wednesday. At the age of 35, the player terminated his contract with Antalyaspor, from Turkey, and returns to Porto Alegre after 16 years. Luiz Adriano scored the winning goal over Al-Ahly, in the semifinal of the Club World Cup, guaranteeing the team in the decision against Barcelona, ​​in Japan in 2006.

The debts that the Turkish team had with the athlete were used as a bargaining chip and facilitated the release of the player. He will sign a contract until June 2024 with Colorado and will earn BRL 250,000 in salary with bonuses for goals achieved. Luiz Adriano arrives to fight for a place in the attack, where he has the indisputable Pedro Henrique and Wanderson. Meanwhile, fans await confirmation of the deal with Ecuadorian Enner Valencia, which should take place in the second half.

Luiz Adriano said he was happy to return home in a video published on the website for members, Mundo Colorado. He returns to reinforce Inter’s attack and should be available to play Grenal on March 5th. With characteristics of an area striker, he is a kind of positioned finisher. For Antalyaspor there were 38 games, eight goals and three assists.

Now, the colorada direction works to enroll the athlete in the Daily Newsletter (BID) of the Gaúcha Football Federation (FGF) until this Friday, the last day for the registration of new players in the Gaucho Championship. Created by Celeiro de Ases, Luiz Adriano was world champion with Inter in 2006, and is a figure always remembered because of his family, which is very connected to the club.

In addition, Johnny received a poll from Brighton, England. With a contract renewed until 2026 with Inter, the defensive midfielder continues to receive inquiries from foreign clubs and is a valuable asset from the Colorado base. He had already received a proposal of around € 5 million (R$ 27.5 million) from Spezia, from Italy, but the management refused because he considered the value low. On the other hand, the club needs to sell some players this season, but wants to value Johnny and sell him for a more advantageous price.