UEFA Cup - Rivaldo completes Uzbek move

Eurosport - Fri, 29 Aug 07:30:00 2008

Former Brazil striker Rivaldo has left AEK Athens to join Uzbekistan side Bunyodkor.

FOOTBALL 2007-2008 Greek Super League Aek Athens Rivaldo - 0

"AEK has now agreed to release Rivaldo from his contract following the payment of a transfer fee," a club spokesman told Reuters.

"AEK would like to thank him for his contribution last season and wish him well in his future career."

Rivaldo, who stunned AEK with his decision to leave after just one season, said this week he had received an offer from Bunyodkor he could not turn down.

"It was a difficult decision to make but I have received an offer that is very good for my career," he told a Greek radio station.

Rivaldo, who was a member of the Brazil side that won the World Cup in 2002, came to Greece in the summer of 2004, spending three seasons at Olympiacos before moving to AEK.

Reuters

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  1. You need the cash Amigo, there you can find fresh milk­ and cheap cow meats i have been to uzbeks, its a­ mountainous country. but careful with las chicas, coz ­ u brazilian always gat some itching beetwen ur legs, go­ luck old Amigo

    From yusuf a, on Fri 29 Aug 12:35PM

  2. I quite agree with you the man is old,just trying to­ make money his family.Personaly the man his good on­ field cos if he not good club will not be lobeing after­ him,so keep playing your game my man

    From emmyrukky, on Thu 28 Aug 2:23PM

  3. Rarely can you have respect, and loads of money in­ football. Mercenaries don't earn respect, and we­ all know what kind of person Rivaldo is. Has he played­ for a team where the fans revered him ? I don't­ think so... despite his obvious skill, it won't be­ that he'll be remembered for.
    I certainly have no­ respect for him after he blatantly tried to get­ opponent players in trouble during the 2002 World Cup.

    From paulb164, on Thu 28 Aug 1:58PM

  4. what do you expect???he has a couple of years left­ only.his 36 for goodness sake! go and make as much as­ you can Rivaldo...you dont owe anyone a living!

    From maximusLAC C, on Wed 27 Aug 3:19PM

  5. Cashley Cole,Flamoney,Alimony Hleb will all be proud of­ Rivlado...where does his faithfulness to the club and­ his principles about team work lie...in the extra cash­ in his wallet!

    From Dubleen, on Wed 27 Aug 2:30AM
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