ABC sign Edson, player linked to assault case | OneFootball

On Tuesday, ABC announced the signing of Edson, the player who was dismissed by Botafogo-SP after an incident involving an assault to Zeca’s face, Coritiba’s full-back. The contract signed is valid until 2027.

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Edson, who came up through ABC’s own youth academy, returns to the team after 12 years, being the club’s main signing for the season. The player has also played for teams such as São Bernardo, Fluminense, Bahia, and Ponte Preta, in addition to having played in Saudi Arabian football.

Assault on the field

The incident took place during the 30th round of the Série B of the Brazilian Championship, when Botafogo-SP was defeated 2-0 by Coritiba. At the end of the first half, Edson was sent off after landing an elbow on Gustavo Coutinho. The defender, angry about the red card, ran towards Zeca to slap the player in the face.

According to Edson, the Coritiba full-back made xenophobic remarks. A police report was filed after the incident.

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