Maycon lands in Belo Horizonte and discusses deal with Atlético-MG | OneFootball

Atlético-MG’s new signing, midfielder Maycon, arrived in Belo Horizonte this Thursday to undergo medical exams and sign a contract with the club.

The player commented on Galo’s project and explained the negotiation involving Atlético-MG, Corinthians, and Shakhtar Donetsk.

“Atlético-MG’s project is very attractive for us players, it’s a project that really appeals to us. It was a three-way negotiation, both Atlético and Corinthians, but Shakhtar was also involved, and we had to look at all the points so that everyone would be satisfied. I’m happy to be here and that everything worked out. Now it’s time to do the medical exams so we can start working as soon as possible,” he said.

Family ties

Maycon also revealed that he spoke with his brother-in-law Lyanco, Atlético-MG’s defender, before agreeing with the club, but emphasized that the decision was a professional one.

“I did talk to him (Lyanco), but the family aspect was the last thing we considered. I think I have to look at the professional side. The Atlético side attracted me a lot, and that weighed the most in my decision,” he revealed.

Leaving Corinthians

The 28-year-old midfielder left Corinthians and signed a three-year contract with Atlético-MG. Timão tried to negotiate his stay with Shakhtar Donetsk, but no agreement was reached. With a bigger and financially superior offer, Galo convinced the player, even after the São Paulo club tried to match the proposal.

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