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Romeo Fernandes' Brazilian adventure ends in just 24 minutes

The FC Goa midfielder was spotted by the Brazilian club during the Indian Super League (ISL) and after negotiations with his parent club, Dempo Sports Club, a loan agreement was to be held till June 30. But the club is forced to release Fernandes after things have not worked as per plan.

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Brazilian football club Atletico Paranaense will have to search for new Indian talent after Goa based Romeo Fernandes made his way out of the team much earlier than expected. 

The FC Goa midfielder was spotted by the Brazilian club during the Indian Super League (ISL) and after negotiations with his parent club, Dempo Sports Club, a loan agreement was to be held till June 30.  But the club is forced to release Fernandes after things have not worked as per plan.

Fernandes has been released for his committments in the upcoming season of the ISL and it comes as a major surprise considering the hype that was generated over his Brazilian stint. Romeo, who against Atletico's wishes attended his sister's wedding on May 23 in Goa, was frustrated at lack of opportunities in Brazil, with one game to show for. Even in that fixture, Fernandes came in as a substitue and played only the last 24 minutes.

Fernandes who is targeting an Indian berth has lamented at lack of first team opportunities in Brazil and aims to earn national team contention by doing well in the upcoimg football season. Romeo played a stellar role in the Federation Cup early this year, guiding Dempo to the final and also earning the player of the tournament award.. 

Despite efforts on Atletico's part to make Romeo change his mind, the fact that a giant leap directly to the Brazilian championship was always going to be a big ask for the player and the club had even tracked a Goan family in Curtiba to make things easier for both parties. India coach Stephen Constantine will definitely welcome this new development with open arms as he was earlier critical of Romeo trying his luck in Brazil.

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