Cassio commits to Adelaide

Adelaide United’s left-sided Brazilian player Cassio has committed to the club by re-signing with The Reds for the next two seasons.

The 28 year old ended speculation about his immediate future, by putting pen to paper to keep him in Adelaide until 2010.

“I’m very happy because I feel comfortable here, this is my second home and the fans like me and I like the fans,” Cassio said.

“Everything here for me is fantastic and I always try to do my best on the pitch and I think this is an important decision for me to stay here.”

Cassio admitted it was a tough condition with the offers he received from elsewhere, but said his commitment was to Adelaide.

“It’s hard for us because we are professional and we have to look out for our futures. I had some offers from other clubs here and overseas, some of them with better money but I want to stay here, I am clear with this decision and I feel happy with this decision,” Cassio said.

“The A-League clubs I spoke to here were very professional with their intention to want to sign me, and I just want to say they are very good people, but it was my decision to stay here.”

Published on October 15, 2008