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Brazilian wonderkid Kerlon has expressed his delight at moving to Serie A following his shock move to Chievo.
The newly promoted Serie A outfit pulled off one of the biggest transfer shocks of the summer on deadline day on Monday when they announced the signing of Cruzeiro starlet Kerlon.
Despite suffering a serious knee injury last year that he has still not fully recovered from, the 20-year-old forward is regarded as one of Brazil’s most promising young talents, and he has become famous for his “seal dribble” where he runs past opponents with the ball glued to his forehead.
"I am happy to have arrived in Italy, and to have the opportunity to play in Serie A,” said Kerlon. “For this I am grateful to Chievo.
“I look forward to putting myself to the test even if I have to have a little bit of patience - I am still recovering from my knee injury and I need at least two to three weeks to fully recover.
“My favourite Brazilian? Ronaldinho, for his fantasy. But I like a lot Luciano and Cesar of Chievo.
“My objectives? To have a beautiful championship with Chievo and to avoid relegation.”
The 5ft 5in Kerlon has yet to play for the Brazilian national team, but he has represented his country at Under-15 level right up to Under-20.
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