Juninho to Sydney???

Juninho to Sydney???

Juninho linked with Oz switch

Jul 31 2007

by Eric Paylor, Evening Gazette

 

JUNINHO is set to return to Captain Cook Country!

But this time it�s Australia, because Sydney FC are the latest club to court the legendary Brazilian star.

Sydney want 34-year-old Juninho to play for them in the new campaign after failing to lure former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler Down Under.

Juninho is currently in-between clubs since being sacked by Brazilian club Flamengo in May.

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He had an argument with coach Ney Franco after refusing to be substituted at half-time during a 3-0 quarter-final defeat at Uruguayan side Defensor Sporting in the Copa Libertadores.

Juninho was approached by Hull City last month and met up with manager Phil Brown, though the two clubs were unable to reach an agreement over a potential return to England.

Now Sydney, who originally made a move for the midfielder last month, have renewed their interest.

According to Juninho�s agent, the Brazilian is �keen on a move to Australia as he has previously developed an affinity for the country�.

However Sydney coach Frank Lowy has competition for Juninho�s signature, as clubs in Brazil and Qatar have also expressed interest.

It�s more than likely that Juninho will be moving abroad again, so if the Sydney move fails to materialise, then the Middle East looks a potential destination.

Meh... name one 33+ player who hasn't been linked.  I'll believe it when I see them actually sign someone.

Things are looking up for marquee lottery FC now, Milligan is making his way back to Sydney as we speak and will resume training with the club on Thursday (according to 442) and it looks as though Juninho has signed, don't know what 'one foot' is up to though?!