Rio de Janeiro July 20 (IANS) Former Brazil international striker Leandro Damiao is set to rejoin his former club Internacional after a disappointing spell with city-based football outfit Flamengo.
The 27-year-old was withdrawn from Flamengo s home clash against Palmeiras in Brazil s Serie A championship on Wednesday after agreeing to a year-long loan reports Xinhua news agency.
Damiao also attracted the interest of a club in Turkey but has been granted his wish to return to Internacional where he scored 89 goals in 181 matches from 2010 to 2013.
Once considered one of Brazil s most promising strikers Damiao has failed to live up to his early potential.
He endured frustrating spells at Santos - to whom he remains contracted until 2019 - Cruzeiro and Spain s Real Betis before joining Flamengo on loan last July.
He has struggled for opportunities at the Rio de Janeiro club scoring just 11 goals from 39 appearances.
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