In news that finally puts one ‘potential signing’ to bed for Leeds United fans, Inside Futbol report that Urby Emanuelson has gone for a Brazilian.
The former AC Milan winger had been linked to Leeds United as an ‘ambitious signing’ by numerous sources including talkSPORT and the Daily Star and his ‘interest’ from Leeds United was even written about on The72, but now the time for speculation has finally been closed down.
In the linked report from Inside Futbol, they confirm that Emanuelson is Brazil-bound with Vasco de Gama his destination as he bids arrivaderci to Italian football and bem-vindo to the Samba-style of Brazilian football. After a 6-0 humiliation by Internacional, Vasco de Gama coach Jorginho revealed to fans that the club have signed Emanuelson who found himself without a club in Europe; saying that it is the club’s intention to have him ready to play next week.
Jorginho, reported on Fox Sports Brasil said that Emanuelson was fit and that “of course he was training , keeping in shape and has no physical problems”, adding that it was likely that the club would evaluate him and have him ready for action in a week. With Vasco de Gama sitting rock bottom of the Brasileiro, fans had been looking for some good news and the press conference provided them with some as Jorginho added that Emanuelson will bring something to the team as he plays ” with extreme speed, a lot of technical quality, and may ultimately contribute to our team at this difficult time.”
With the emergency loan window opening for English clubs below the Premier League on September 8, Leeds fans can at least now expect that Urby Emanuelson, once linked quite heavily to the club, is one player who won’t be making his way to Elland Road.
translations from Fox Sport Brasil done using Google Translate
