Roma's Cicinho returns to Sao Paulo on loan

9 February 2010 22:10

In-form Serie A sider AS Roma's Brazilian defender Cicinho, seen here in 2009, has joined his former club Sao Paulo on loan until the end of the season, the Brazilian club said on Tuesday.

SAO PAULO (AFP) - In-form Serie A sider AS Roma's Brazilian defender Cicinho has joined his former club Sao Paulo on loan until the end of the season, the Brazilian club said on Tuesday.

"Cicinho has agreed to return to the club where he made his name in world football," a Sao Paulo spokeswoman said.

The 29-year-old international - a member of the 2006 World Cup finals squad - will stay with the six-time Brazilian champions until June 30 with an option for a three-month extension if Sao Paolo qualify for the Copa Libertadores.

His 97,000-euro-a-month salary will be shared between Roma and the Brazilian team.

Cicinho moved from Sao Paolo to Spanish giants Real Madrid in December 2005.

He suffered an injury-plagued two years with 'The Meringues' before joining Roma for 11 million euros in August 2007.

Cicinho has not appeared for the second-placed Italian side for over a month and recently expressed his desire to leave.