Brazilian striker Adriano on Thursday promised to make his mark back in his homeland after joining Sao Paulo-based Corinthians on a 15-month deal after an unsuccessful spell with Roma in Italy.<\/p>\n
“I come to Corinthians in order to succeed — and I want to win back my place in the Brazil side,” the 29-year-old forward told reporters.<\/p>\n
The burly, left-footed striker, nicknamed ‘The Emperor’, left Roma after just a handful of appearances this season, despite having signed a three-year contract only last summer.<\/p>\n
With Corinthians he will earn 500,000 reais a month ($306,500), including bonuses, which is around 100 times the average wage in his country.<\/p>\n
The club will hope for a solid return from a player who has had a chequered career since starting out with Flamengo.<\/p>\n
In 2001 he moved to Inter Milan but was farmed out for loan spells with Fiorentina, Parma and then Sao Paulo.<\/p>\n
Adriano’s spell at Parma was largely successful but he arrived at Sao Paulo under a cloud after Inter lost patience with his erratic form and penchant for partying.<\/p>\n
In 2009-10 he enjoyed a more productive season with Rio club Flamengo, prompting Roma to chance their arm on another move to Italy.<\/p>\n
But that did not work out and they rescinded his contract earlier this month.<\/p>\n
“I will always have determination and desire — I always like to get stuck into work,” said Adriano, who has fought problems with alcohol and is currently battling to shake off a shoulder injury.<\/p>\n
“Anyone who works with me knows what I can do on the pitch. I just need to get back into the swing of things and the fans will be happy.<\/p>\n
“I want to get over that so I can be the Adriano of old.”<\/p>\n
Adriano had hoped that Flamengo might make the call to bring him back on board after he averaged more than a goal every other game last season, but no offer was forthcoming.<\/p>\n
“I had to forget about what happened at Flamengo and I have done so,” said Adriano, who added that he had been given some moral support by Ronaldo, who hung up his boots earlier this year after finishing up at Corinthians.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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