Adriano's son heads to Europe! Brazil & Inter legend's 18-year-old child signs contract with Portuguese club

Back in 2001, Adriano senior linked up with Serie A heavyweights at San Siro. He would go on to become a cult hero at Inter courtesy of his hammer of a left foot and the many spectacular goals that he scored – with the target being found on 73 occasions in total through 163 appearances.

Adriano won three leagues titles in Italy, across two stints with the Nerazzurri, but saw his professional spark fizzle out almost as quickly as it had been lit. He registered 27 goals for Brazil while winning 48 caps for his country.

The now 43-year-old’s son, Adriano Carvalho, is looking to follow in illustrious footsteps. He has been turning out for Serrano in Brazil since 2022, but feels the time has come to test himself in Europe. A deal has been agreed in Portugal.

Academica de Coimbra are the club to have secured Adriano Carvalho’s signature. They are a third-tier outfit and will be hoping to provide the stage on which a Brazilian of considerable pedigree can showcase his talent and potentially move on to bigger and better things in the future.