The Brazilian striker has assured the fans of eye-catching displays after completing his move to the Russian Premier League club from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186
The defending Russian Premier League champions, Zenit St. Petersburg, bolstered the attacking ranks after signing Brazilian striker, Hulk, for a club record fee of 60 million Euros yesterday.
The 26-year-old attacker joined the Russian champions after signing a four-year contract at Petrovsky stadium. The Brazilian International will reportedly earn five million Euro in annual wages.
Givanildo Vieira de Souza, who was nickname ‘Hulk’ by his father, can terrorize defenders playing either as a striker or a wide-man. During his career at Estádio do Dragão,
the prolific forward managed to score 54 goals in 99 appearances.
The Brazilian International, who remained player of the season for the last two years, won ten major titles during his stay at Portugal including three Primeira Liga titles and the UEFA Europa League.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hulk-c16436 will wear the number 29 shirt despite the player’s willingness to wear number 12. The St. Petersburg club told Hulk that he cannot wear number 12, as it belongs to the fans.
Having made his intentions clear to leave the Portuguese outfit this January, the Taca de Portugal winner was a target for both Zenit and Anzhi Makhachkala, but it was the former champions who secured his signature despite stiff
interest from mega-rich Dagestani club.
Luciano Spalletti, the manager, has named the former Sao Paolo player in the 23-man squad ahead of the UEFA Champions League group stages. The Russian outfit have been drawn against Malaga CF, AC Milan and Anderlecht respectively.
Hulk has expressed his delight after making a big move to Russia and assured the fans of meeting their expectations in near future.
“I have taken an important step in my career although I was very happy in Portugal. I really wanted to win another title with Porto but my agent came to me last Saturday and told me that Zenit are interested in my services. I hope
to do well at my new club.” The former Tokyo Verdy player was quoted as saying.
Zenit have also signed Alexei Witsel from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/SL-Benfica-c40542 for a reported 40 million Euro fee after signing Hulk from the Dragoes.
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