Strikers Francisco Arce and Alexsandro are about to leave the Brazilian football to play in South Korea, the local press announced on Friday.

 

Paraguayan Arce currently plays for Corinthians, one of the most popular football clubs in Brazil.

 

However, the team has been facing a crisis since money laundering scandals involving its main partner UK fund Media Sports Investment (MSI) were unveiled. The partnership was terminated, but the crisis had already affected Corinthians' performance in the field.

 

The team finished in the 17th position in the 2007 Brazilian League, and was demoted to the Serie B of the championship for next season.

 

According to Arce's agent Hugo Garcia, the player got offers from other teams in Sao Paulo, but they were significantly inferior to the ones made by Asian clubs.

 

The agent did not mention which club he will play for in South Korea.

 

According to club CSA, based in Alagoas, northeastern Brazil, striker Alexsandro will play for team Daegu, also in South Korea. Daegu welcomed another CSA player this year, midfielder Eninho.

 

(Xinhua News Agency December 29, 2007)