Striker Islam Slimani is expected in Curitiba, on Wednesday, to carry out the pre-contract signed with the Coritiba. The arrival of the Algerian is scheduled for 10:40 am.
The Alviverde fans will be able to receive the new reinforcement at Bacacheri Airport, in the field next to the passenger terminal. The use of flares and flares is prohibited. The battery is released.
Next, Slimani, 35, goes to the Graciosa CT to undergo medical tests and sign a contract.
The center forward needs to be registered with the BID by Friday – deadline for the Brazilian Championship.
1 of 2 Slimani arrives at the airport — Photo: Franz Fleischfresser | Coritiba Arrival of Slimani at the airport — Photo: Franz Fleischfresser | Coritiba
Slimani had proposals from European football. He is aiming to play in the 2026 World Cup for Algeria.
Cup in Brazil, highlighted in the main leagues in Europe
Slimani brings great experience in European football and has already played in a World Cup for Algeria. In 2014, he was in Brazil and scored the goal to qualify the selection for the round of 16, in the 1-1 against Russia, at Arena da Baixada.
Goal for Algeria! Brahimi takes the free-kick, Akinfeev fails and Slimani equalizes, at 14 of the 2nd half
In the Cup, he played four games and scored twice. Algeria was eliminated by Germany in the knockout stage. For Algeria, Slimani has a total of 94 games and 44 goals, with the title of the African Cup of Nations, in 2019.
For clubs, one of the most remarkable passages was for Sporting. Slimani defended the team for three seasons and scored more than 50 goals. In 15/16 he ended the year with 31 goals in 46 appearances.
Afterwards, Slimani played for Leicester and Newcastle, England, Fenerbahce, Turkey, and Monaco, France. He returned to Leicester in 2020, moved to Lyon and once again defended Sporting.
Last year, the Algerian played for Anderlecht, from Belgium. He entered the field in 16 games, scored nine goals and scored an assist. Slimani’s last game was on 23 May. Since then, it has been free on the market.
2 of 2 Slimani will be welcomed by the Alviverde crowd — Photo: AFP PHOTO / FRANCISCO LEONG Slimani will be welcomed by the Alviverde crowd — Photo: AFP PHOTO / FRANCISCO LEONG
2023-08-22 16:05:16
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