U-20 star looks to break ties with Sao Paulo

 　　RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Henrique, a key member of Brazil's under-20 FIFA World Cup championship team, declared upon his return to the country on Sunday that he intends to leave Sao Paulo.

　　The 20-year-old, the winner of MVP award of the 2011 U-20 World Cup on Saturday, said that Sao Paulo has never given him a chance to display his talent.

　　He signed with the Sao Paulo soccer club when he was only 16-year-old. According to him, when a young player signs a contract with a club, it is only valid¹ for three years.

　　However, the Sao Paulo administration said that he signed a contract that is good through 2013.

　　He claimed that be he and his agent, Giuliano Bertolucci, attempted on several occasions to clarify the conditions of his contract and look to make both parties happy.

　　Unsuccessful in coming to an agreement with Sao Paulo, Henrique said that it is time for him to leave the club and move to another place where he will be able to develop his talent and play on a regular basis, in his words, "simply practicing is not enough."

　　Henrique said his contract with Sao Paulo expired² in July of 2011. With such a brilliant performance in Colombia during the U-20 World Cup, the talented striker is confident that he caught the attention of clubs in Europe and hopes to fulfill³ a dream of playing abroad.

1 valid   

adj.有确实根据的；有效的；正当的，合法的

参考例句：

• His claim to own the house is valid.他主张对此屋的所有权有效。
• Do you have valid reasons for your absence?你的缺席有正当理由吗？

2 expired   

期满( expire的过去式和过去分词 )； 文件、协议等（因到期而）失效； 断气； 逝世

参考例句：

• The period of validity of the agreement has expired. 本协议的有效期已过。
• Their licences have expired. 他们的执照已到期。

3 fulfill   

vt.履行，实现，完成；满足，使满意

参考例句：

• If you make a promise you should fulfill it.如果你许诺了，你就要履行你的诺言。
• This company should be able to fulfill our requirements.这家公司应该能够满足我们的要求。