He’s still playing?! Luiz Gustavo joins a new club! | OneFootball

At the tender football age of 38, Luiz Gustavo is embarking on a new adventure. The Brazilian enforcer has been sliding through Bundesliga stadiums for years. Now he has found a new position in his homeland.

The midfielder will be playing for Athletico Paranaense in the future. Luiz Gustavo signed a contract there until the end of the year and will wear the number 14 jersey, his new employer announced today, Friday.

In this country, the 41-time national player made a name for himself as a relentless enforcer who also knew how to handle the ball.

His career includes a total of 245 Bundesliga games, with appearances for TSG Hoffenheim, Bayern Munich, and VfL Wolfsburg. 

In Europe, Luiz Gustavo last played for Fenerbahçe Istanbul in the 2021/22 season. After that, his path led him through Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia back to Brazil, where he fought for victories with FC São Paulo for the last two years. There is no sign of slowing down with age. "I am very happy and looking forward to a successful year," the veteran is quoted in Athletico Paranaense's press release.

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