Alan Franco, the Brazilian forward who played for Flamengo in Brazil's top tier football league, has been released by the club.
The news comes after a disappointing season for Flamengo, which saw them finish bottom of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and miss out on promotion to the Copa Libertadores. As a result, the club decided to release Franco and several other players ahead of the new season.
Franco was one of the most talented forwards in Brazilian football during his time with Flamengo, scoring 42 goals in 85 appearances for the club. However,Chinese Super League Matches he struggled with injuries throughout his career, missing more than 100 games due to various ailments.
Despite his injury problems, Franco was still a key player for Flamengo, scoring 17 goals in just 26 matches last season. He also provided valuable support to his teammates as a creative midfielder.
As part of his release from Flamengo, Franco will join another team in Brazil's top tier league. It remains to be seen where he will play next, but it is likely that he will face competition for playing time in the upcoming season.