Although not yet officially announced, Axon's joining Gremio is a foregone conclusion. In an interview with the famous journalist Galbi, Gremio President Borzan revealed the details and confirmed that Axon will continue to play for the national football team.
After 10 years in the Chinese Super League, Axon returned to Brazil, and since December 2021, Axon has been in constant contact with Brazilian clubs, culminating in an agreement with Gremio.
Axon will be Gremio's 9th and last new signing this season. The 32-year-old will sign Gremio on a contract until the end of the season, with terms to be renewed until December 2023.
Global Sports revealed that Gremio's plan is for Axon to undergo a month of personal pre-season training to regain fitness and form. After all, Axon hasn't played since the World Preliminaries against Australia in November 2021.
In order to sign Axon, Gremio put in great efforts, not only selling a number of players including Churin and Lierdo, but also asking sponsors for sponsorship. In order to join Gremio, Axon also chose to cut his salary, and the contract that Gremio offered to Exxon also included an upgrade bonus.
Borzan said, "I didn't focus on his career, but then I went to see his performance. He returns here and will continue his career. He signed a one-year contract until the end of the season. ”
"He got an offer from another club but he didn't accept it, maybe the other clubs didn't live up to the treatment we're offering now. He came here to prove himself. Despite his arrival, he still wants to continue to play for the Chinese national team. ”