Since joining South Korea in 2017, Negão has established himself as one of, if not, K League 1’s deadliest striker – scoring a staggering 69 goals in 91 games during the regular season for Daegu FC and Ulsan Hyundai.
“I always say: I don’t know when, I don’t know where, but I want to play in Bazil again. Not only to try to prove myself but also because Brazilian football is different from any other. I want to feel the atmosphere of Brazilian football again because it’s different. I can say that since I play in Europe, Thailand and Korea. The atmosphere of a crowded Mineirao or Maracana is different.” The 33 years old told Dugout before naming the club he’d love the represent and the reason behind his preferred choice.
“My father s from Bahia and I have always seen the passion for Bahia. I grew up watching him watching Bahia games. I think it would be a gift for him, he is not with us anymore, but I think it would be a gift for him.”
This season Negão has netted 24 goals from 22 matches in the K League regular season plus 1 in 4 matches during the final round of the competitions.
