Jhon Arias' Coach Brings Him Down to Earth with Controversial Statements About His Arrival at Palmeiras
On February 7, Brazil's Palmeiras proudly announced the arrival of Colombian Jhon Arias. The skillful 28-year-old forward returns to Brazil after a brief and bittersweet spell in the English Premier League with Wolverhampton Wanderers, becoming one of the most expensive transfers in Brazilian football history.
TL;DR
- Palmeiras announced the signing of Colombian forward Jhon Arias on February 7.
- Arias returns to Brazil after a brief stint with Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.
- The transfer fee was approximately 25 million euros.
- Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira stated that Arias was a signing made by the team's president, Leila Pereira, not by him.
- Ferreira added that Arias will only be considered a reinforcement if he proves himself on the field.