By Soccer Twin Chimunhu
HARARE (NewsoftheSouth) – Former Chelsea midfielder Ramires ,who also spend the better part of his career plying his trade in the Chinese Super league for Jiangsu Suning from 2016 to 2019 is reportedly weighing an option to move to the South African Dstv Premier Soccer League.
The Brazilian, who won 51 international caps, is currently a free agent after last playing for Palmeiras in 2020 in his native Brazil.
The 33-year old’s Portuguese agent Simon Mimbire has approached retired Mozambican defender Helder ‘Mano-Mano’ Muianga to discuss the possibility of a move to the PSL.
It is believed the player’s package will be within reach for the top-paying clubs in the top-flight such as Mamelodi Sundowns,Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.
Other options on Ramires’ hand include those from Qatar and Turkey.
The Brazilian once played in his home country before his European adventure for clubs like joinville from 2006-2007 and Cruzeiro from 2007 to 2009 before joining Portuguese giants Benfica in the 2009-2010 season.
After leaving the Portuguese giants Ramires signed for Chelsea and was part of history at Chelsea as he was in the first Chelsea team to lift the UEFA Champions league trophy, scoring a sublime chip-goal in the semi final which was voted Chelsea goal of the year against a feared star studded Barcelona side that had the quartet of Messi,Iniesta,Puyol and Xavi.
Ramires won a number of trophies whilist playing for the London club.In 2011-2012 he won the UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE and the F.A Cup and thats the very same season he was voted Chelsea Player’s Player of the year.In 2012-2013 he won the UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE.In 2014-2015 he won the Barclays Premier League and the Football League Cup.
On an International level Ramires won the Olympics bronze medal in 2008 and the Confederations Cup in 2009.
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