The Zenith Saint Petersburg announced this Thursday two signings at once: the Brazilian center back Robert Renanwhich is still active in Corinthians and that he was called to replace the Croatian leave Lovren, and his young companion Pedro Henrique, the new pearl of Brazilian soccer.
RenanThe 19-year-old and an under-20 international with his country, will join the team in this transfer market, according to the Russian club’s website.
The left-handed defender, who signed for five seasons, has been called up for the Sub’20 South American Championship to be held in Colombia between January 19 and February 12.
Renanwith a height of 1.86 meters, will take over Lovrenwho after playing in the World Cup with his country was transferred to Lyon, where his European career began in 2010.
Pedro Henrique
For his part, Pedro Henriqueonly 16 years old, has been called up for the Sub’20 South American Championship to be held in Colombia between January 19 and February 12. The striker, who plays as a winger, has scored 12 goals in the lower sections of Corinthians.
“I think then endrick from Palmeiras, signed by Real Madrid, Pedro is the striker with the most future in Brazil. He is a very intelligent child. He is already training with the greats,” said Fabio Aleixo, a prominent Brazilian journalist living in Russia, to the “Sport-Express” newspaper.
Facing next summer in Europe, Zenit also agreed to Corinthians the transfer of 23-year-old midfielder Du Queiroz for the next five seasons.
The zenithwho have won the last four Russian leagues, are leading the current league with six points ahead of Spartak.
The Russian championship will resume on March 3.
Source: La Verdad
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