Forward # 6 - Keirrison

Bought from Palmeiras by Barcelona for a reported 14 million. Keirrison, a member of Brazil's U-23, will be on loan at Benfica this year, with an option for another year, as Barcelona plans on giving the 20 year old competitive rhythm and get him more acclimated with the European game.

At 20 years old Keirrison was voted the revelation player of the Brasileirao. In 2007 he helped Coritiba stay in Brasil's first division by being the league's best scorer. He transferred to Palmeiras this year, where he has scored 24 goals in 35 official matches.
He is the 6th forward at JJ's disposal, and stated that in Portugal he would only play for Benfica.
This after there were some rumors he might be headed to porto.

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