The attacker Pedro Raul, who has faced criticism for the unsatisfactory performance in Corinthians, is unable to defend another club in this edition of the Brazilian Championship. The player completed his seventh game by Timon against Athletico-PR at the Ligga Arena, which, according to the regulations of Series A, prevents his transfer to another team in the same championship.
A Series Regulation
The Brazilian Championship Series A regulation states that an athlete cannot perform for two different teams in the same tournament edition if he has played seven or more matches by the club of origin. With the seventh game played, Pedro Raul cannot be transferred to another team of the championship, frustrating interests of clubs like Grêmio and Santos.
Negotiations and Investment
The hiring of Pedro Raul by Corinthians, from Toluca, Mexico, involved a significant US investment$ 5 million (R)$ 24.7 million at the time). Since arriving at the club in February, the attacker has failed to meet expectations. In 20 matches, being eight as the holder, he scored only three goals, the last in April, in the win over the National Par by the South American Cup.
Performance in Corinthians
In the tie against Athletico-PR, Pedro Raul held the place of suspension Yuri Alberto, but did not stand out and ended up being replaced at 25 minutes of the second half by Arthur Sousa. Their performance has been the target of cheer criticism, which questions the high value invested in their hiring.
Future of Pedro Raul
Despite the interest in negotiating the player, the Corinthians Now you're forced to keep him in the cast for the rest of the championship. The board and the technical committee seek alternatives to recover the performance of the attacker and minimize the criticism of the fans, who expect more income for the investment made.
