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Palermo Closing In On Nilmar

Reports in Italy suggest that Brazilian striker Nilmar Honorato da Silva is very close to a move which would bring him to Palermo in January.

12 Nov 2008 13:08:03

Maurizio Zamparini - Palermo (Grazia Neri)

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Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini made a promise to his club's fans regarding a new striker who is expected to arrive in Sicily during the January transfer window.

A few months ago it was reported that the president had sent sporting director Walter Sabatini to Internacional on official business, in order to negotiate for the 24-year-old Brazilian striker Nilmar Honorato da Silva, and discussions are continuing.

The latest reports seem to indicate that a deal may soon be agreed upon,
with the details almost sorted ahead of the new year.

Palermo are looking for a young attacker to add to the squad, in order to complement an attacking line-up comprising Fabrizio Miccoli and Edison Cavani - and Nilmar seems to fit the bill.

The player had a short spell in France with Lyon a few years ago, but it was unsuccessful and he returned to Brazil. Now he seems to be willing to return to Europe to give it a second chance, and Sicily may be where he will get that fresh opportunity.

Peter Pedroncelli