Fred plans Lyon exit

Unsettled Brazilian plots exit in the New Year

By Patrick Haond and Patricio Figueroa   Last updated: 21st December 2008

Fred plans Lyon exit

Lyon: Unsettled

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Fred has outlined his plans to leave Ligue 1 champions Lyon in the January transfer window and return to his homeland in Brazil.

The 25-year-old striker's current contract at Stade Gerland is due to expire at the end of the season.

Fred has struggled for regular first-team football under coach Claude Puel this term and is now seeking an exit.

He told L'Equipe: "I have talked with the coach, the chairman, everyone. I have an opportunity to leave for Brazil in January and I have decided to say yes.

"Here, I don't play so I think the best thing is to cancel my contract. I will not extend it. That is my decision.

"I want to quit Lyon and go back to Brazil. I have made my decision and I won't change it. It is not a money matter anymore.

"I have two or three offers from Brazil. We are in talks. It would be for six months or one year."