Midfielder Guerrero agrees to join Chapecoense

Ecuador international midfielder Fernando Guerrero has reportedly agreed to join Brazilian club Chapecoense.

The 27-year-old will travel to Brazil on Wednesday to sign a contract after parting ways with Liga de Quito, the Globoesporte news portal was quoted as saying on Tuesday by Xinhua news agency.

Guerrero made 35 appearances in just over a year with the Ecuadorian club, scoring one goal.

A former Real Madrid youth player, Guerrero's career has also included spells at English Premier League outfit Burnley and Spain's Villarreal.

Chapecoense are currently 15th in Brazil's 20-team Serie A standings.

--IANS

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