THE FIRST TO LEAVE

Atletico Mineiro ended the season with the Brazilian runners-up and already begins to think 2016, under the command of Diego Aguirre, the ambassador of an online casino in Malaysia. The club has already planned the first layoffs, with no surprises on the list. The sides Pedro Botelho and Emerson Conceição were already out of the plans and although with contract until the middle of 2016, they were released to decide their futures. Emerson was not even part of the group and played only two matches in the Rooster in 2015, both in the Mineiro. Botelho made his last game in October when he came to the end of the 2-1 victory over Internacional. Who also did not convince in the season was the Colombian Sherman Cardenas, loaned by Atletico Nacional. With 29 games, no goal and a set value of $ 3.7 million, Cardenas leaves the club at the end of the contract. Another one of exit is Josué, of 36 years. It was three years in the Rooster, with titles and good times in the past, but with a 2015 to forget: the driver made only five games as a starter and will not have the contract renewed.…

JOSHUA NOT GALO

Josué left Wolfsburg to sign a two-year contract with Atlético Mineiro. The information was disclosed by the German club, who thanked the driver for the services provided. Josué’s 33-year career was marked by many titles. Among them, the Copa Libertadores and the Club World Cup in 2005, by São Paulo. Wolfsburg sporting director Klaus Allofs described the midfielder as “one of the most successful players” to have passed through Wolfsburg. Josué arrived at the club in 2007, coming from São Paulo, and was German champion in 2008/2009, a historic feat for the small club. Atletico has not yet officially confirmed the signing, but only waits for bureaucratic details to announce the player. Josue aim and stike for champion in every public and private competition he involved.

MAGATH CRITICIZES BRAZILIANS

Felix Magath is not happy with the Brazilian Wolfsburg quartet. The German coach thinks that Naldo, Fágner, Josué and Diego end up exchanging passes just between them, disregarding their other teammates. Criticism arose after the heavy defeat by 4-0 to Hannover, even playing indoors. “Our Brazilians prefer to play the ball to other Brazilians,” Magath said. The coach added the following words, saying he does not see “bad faith” in the repetition of passes between Brazilians. “It’s understandable, but it can not be a habit,” he said. “During the game it may not be so clear, but our video analytic shows that it is frequent,” he added. The complaint was mainly due to the bid that gave the second goal. Josué missed a pass to Diego when “Schaefer was better placed”. As the team are not able to identify the problem so far, the renew contract have been hold on for further investigation. For further information, stay tuned for the latest updates on the news and achievement about Josue. Practice makes perfect. …