“Spartacus” has announced the departure of two foreign players – RBC

«Spartak» has announced the departure of two foreign players

Moscow “Spartak” announced the separation with the two legions of the club. Brazilian midfielder Rafael Carioca, who last year played for the “Atletico Mineiro” on loan, will now play for the Brazilian club on a regular basis.

Earlier it was reported that “Atletico Mineiro” bought 50 per cent of 26 -year-old player, who was given a contract for 4 years.

Carioca came in “Spartacus” in 2009 and spent the Moscow club 111 matches and scored 2 goals. In 2010, the Carioca was loaned to the club “Vasco da Gama”, but then returned to the “Spartacus.” In 2013, the Carioca became vice-captain of the club, but to become a leader of the team was not able to, and in August 2014 was loaned to “Atletico Mineiro».

Also, left the “Spartacus” the Spaniard Jose Manuel Jurado, who He signed a contract with the English “Watford”. The agreement is for three years.

Jurado moved in “Spartacus” in September of “Schalke” in September 2012. Until the summer of 2013 he played on loan and then “Spartacus” has bought the rights to the player. In the Moscow club, he spent 77 games and scored 14 goals.

«to leave the team – it’s my personal decision. The reason is quite simple. I think Spartak fans will understand me. I really wanted to pursue a career in the English Premier League, perhaps the strongest league in Europe. No other reasons to leave the club, was not. From stay in “Spartacus” will remain the most pleasant memories. I would like to say thank you to all. I was surrounded by wonderful people here. Fans of red and white – some of the best in the world, by far. I always felt the support from the stands Spartacus, she was very helpful to realize themselves in the game. How it turned out, visible from the side, “- said the Spaniard in an interview with the official website of” Spartacus ».