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Kashima Antlers close to deal for Brazilian striker

Xinhua, December 30, 2016 Adjust font size:

Japan's Kashima Antlers are set to sign Brazilian striker Leandro on a one-year loan deal from Palmeiras, according to widespread media reports in Brazil.

Talks are advanced for a deal that would give the J League club the option of signing Leandro on a permanent contract next year, Globo Esporte reported.

Leandro has spent the past two seasons on loan at Santos and Coritiba respectively.

Last season the 23-year-old struggled to find his best form, netting just 12 times from 48 matches.

Leandro has been capped once for Brazil's national team, having also represented his country at under-20 and under-21 levels. Endit