Ex-Argentina striker Lopez joins Brazil's Internacional
Xinhua, February 28, 2015 Adjust font size:
Former Argentina international striker Lisandro Lopez has signed a four-month contract with Brazil's International, the Porto Alegre outfit announced on Friday.
The 31-year-old joins the club for an undisclosed fee from Qatar's Al-Gharafa.
The signing is understood to have been a special request from International coach Diego Aguirre, Lopez's manager at Al-Gharafa last year.
"I came here because it's one of the biggest clubs in Brazil and I wanted to play in this league," Lopez said during a press conference.
The deal will reinforce International's attack for their current Copa Libertadores campaign as they bid to win South America's top club trophy for a third time.
It includes the option of a two-year extension, should the player and club agree.
The former Porto and Lyon forward said he was willing to play anywhere on the pitch for his new team.
"I've played in all positions from midfield to attack," Lopez said. "My best position is center-forward with freedom to move around. But it comes down to what the manager wants."
Internacional are currently second in their Copa Libertadores group with three points from their first two matches. Endi