RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – French midfielder Dimitri Payet was welcomed by 5,000 Vasco da Gama followers upon his arrival in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday forward of his anticipated cope with the struggling Brazilian membership.
The 36-year-old Payet wore the membership’s shirt in entrance of excited followers at Rio’s worldwide airport, held a banner with the membership’s crest and instructed journalists he’s eager to start out taking part in.
Vasco da Gama is but to announce the signing of the previous France worldwide, who didn’t prolong his contract with Marseille.
“I am really happy to be here and see all this passion from the part of the fans. I can’t wait to play for them,” Payet stated as he took photos with followers.
Local media reported the membership is prone to introduce the previous West Ham participant to followers on the Maracana Stadium on Sunday earlier than a Brazilian championship match towards Atletico Mineiro.
Vasco da Gama is second-from-last within the standings with 13 factors after 18 video games. Once a significant power, the membership has suffered with monetary issues and has been relegated from the highest flight 4 occasions since 2008.
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