The king swapped Rio de Janeiro for Curitiba in a strategic move meant to add minutes on the field, even though his earnings take a downturn.
Arturo Vidal will participate only in the second half of the 2023 season with Athletico Paranaense after agreeing to depart Flamengo on Monday, July 10. Reports from Brazil indicate that Vidal now earns only 13.89% of what he earned during his time at Mengão.
Transfer of Arturo Vidal to Athletico Paranaense: matches played, goals, salary, and contract value
The transition comes with no transfer fee, as Vidal arrives as a free agent to Furacão de Curitiba, yet he is set to receive 250,000 reais monthly, payable every 30 days, following Jorge Sampaoli’s leadership at Rio’s powerhouse where the player had logged brief minutes on the pitch.
At the time of the switch, the conversion places Vidal’s value at approximately 50,000 dollars, roughly 40 million Chilean pesos, marking a notable chapter for a player who enjoyed significant success across Europe before moving to Flamengo to chase more titles and to influence the squad’s dynamics. .
On July 13, the morning after Flamengo advanced to the Copa do Brasil semifinals against Paranaense, it was announced that the contract with the former Colo Colo captain had been terminated, clearing the way for his formal introduction by the new club.
The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo confirmed the termination of Arturo Vidal’s contract, ending a stint that saw him wear the Flamengo colors with mixed on-field moments.
During his time with Flamengo, Vidal appeared in 51 matches, scoring 2 goals and delivering 4 assists. He was part of Flamengo’s conquest in international and domestic competitions, including the Copa Libertadores (2022) and the Copa do Brasil (2022).
The club thanked the Chilean midfielder for his contribution as he transitioned to a new challenge.
Looking for fresh opportunities to contribute on the field, Vidal’s move to Paraná State positioned him for the next set of challenges across Brazil’s top flight and continental competitions.
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Source: Goal