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Bernard makes UAE move
Bernard has left Everton after signing for Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.
A year after a switch to Nasar fell through, an agreement to transfer the Brazilian has been reached as first reported by Greg O Keeffe of The Athletic.
Bernard was signed on a free transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk but struggled to hold down a first-team place under Marco Silva and Carlo Ancelotti.
His move to the UAE Pro League is believed to have garnered Everton a nominal fee of around £1m as well as freeing up between £120,000 and £150,000 a week in reported wages.
Bernard appears to be close to signing for Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.
A year after a switch to Nasar fell through, an agreement to transfer the Brazilian has been reached according to Greg O Keeffe of The Athletic.
Bernard was signed on a free transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk but struggled to hold down a first-team place under Marco Silva and Carlo Ancelotti.
His move to the Middle East is expected to garner Everton a nominal fee as well as freeing up between £120,000 and £150,000 a week in reported wages.