Atletico terminate Richard’s loan contract, who will return to Corinthians

Midfielder Richard will no longer defend Atletico Paranaense. Away from the main team for about a week, the player’s loan contract was terminated on Thursday (28) and he will return to Corinthians, his financial rights holder.

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According to a statement from Atletico, the decision was made (and the athlete was informed) on the 19th, after the player left the field without the club’s permission after being substituted in the defeat to Fluminense at the Arena da Baixada, two days before the match. Removal.

Richard arrived at Atletico, on loan from Corinthians, in July 2020 and became a starting player for Paraná. This season, the athlete played 37 matches in the Hurricane jersey, adding a goal and an assist.

Fully check out the official Atletico note:

Athletico Paranaense has informed that he has opted to discontinue the loan link of athlete Richard. Atletico have already informed Sport Club Corinthians Paulista.

The decision was made and notified to the athlete on October 19, due to Richard’s indiscipline behavior in the match against Fluminense (October 17). The player requested a substitution at halftime and left the field earlier, even against technical committee directives and knowing that he could be withdrawn for an anti-doping test.

At a crucial moment in the season, the club continues to work constantly until all the set goals are achieved. For this, it is essential that all players are committed and focused on all operations.