A few years ago, Ganso, considered one of the most promising Brazilian footballers, decided to finally leave his homeland and test his skills in the Old Continent.
The Spanish press reports that "Sevilla" has reached an agreement with "Sao Paulo" for the transfer of the 26-year-old football player to their team. According to "AS", the attacking midfielder will cost UEFA Europa League winners around 9.5 million euros.
Ganso, along with Neymar, was considered the future of Brazilian football, hesitated for a long time about his future in South America. A few seasons ago, his services were of particular interest to the "Liverpool" club, as well as showing interest in Milan's "Inter" and other well-known European clubs.
Representatives of both "Sevilla" and "Sao Paulo" confirmed that the negotiations are almost concluded and only a few formalities need to be agreed upon.
Ganso is a product of the "Santos" club, but in 2012, when he had already attracted the attention of European giants, he decided to move to another Brazilian club, "Sao Paulo".
In this Brazilian football season, Ganso managed to play 18 matches, score three goals, and provide five assists.
Ganso's playing highlights: