Former Brazilian international Souza has been snapped up by Corinthians upon leaving Panathanaikos, despite only arriving from Flamengo last summer. The frontman failed to thrust his name into Henk ten Cate’s starting-eleven plans and will charge Corinthian’s strikeforce alongside three-times FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldo as the “Timão” aim for championship glory on their return to the Brazilian Serie A.
The transfer will be widely appreciated by all concerned as Souza, who signed a three-year deal with Corinthians, will crave more opportunities to shine in front of goal while Panathinaikos will be given an additional non-EU place allocated in their squad as they attempt to conquer the domestic league and the Champions League.
Argentine centre-back Sergio Escudero has also moved to Corinthians, who joins from Argentinos Juniors on an initial loan basis for the upcoming Campeonato Brasileiro season. Should Escudero perform impressively during his stay in Sao Paulo then a permanent deal will be arranged. The defender made his debut for Racing de Olavarria back in 2003 and has since significantly contributed to Olimpo regaining their top-flight status in the 2006 Apertura. A fruitless transfer to Independiente never lasted beyond seven appearances, forcing a move elsewhere and Argentinos Juniors were waiting on the horizon.
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