Through it all, Arturo Vidal has had an incredible career since turning professional with Chilean outfit Colo Colo.



The fact that he changed teams many times throughout his career demonstrates not just his versatility but also his ability to flourish in new settings. Both were equally important in developing his personality in the world of soccer.



Vidal signed a contract with Athletico Paranaense in July that would keep him with the club until December 2023. Still, he would only manage to play in four games.



After suffering a serious knee injury in September, the veteran missed three to four months of action. It was the last straw for his brief adventure at the Arena da Baixada.



This 36-year-old is prepared to start a new chapter in his life after ringing in the new year without a club.



<h2>Arturo Vidal set to return to former side Colo Colo</h2>



Almost 17 years have passed since Arturo Vidal’s last appearance at Colo Colo, but he is on the verge of a shocking return. Cesar Luis Merlo has reported that the veteran will be signing a two-year deal.



He chose to return to the club he loved more than accepting a ‘millionaire offer’ from America de Cali. Coach Jorge Almiron anticipates that the midfielder will be ready to join as soon as next week. The player himself finally addressed days of speculations by <a href="https://onefootball.com/en/news/arturo-vidal-y-fichaje-en-colo-colo-esta-en-un-70-falta-la-firma-y-unos-detallitos-38900594" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">revealing his next move on Twitch</a>.



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“As long as I don’t sign, there is nothing concrete. We are in negotiations, everyone knows it. I’m happy, but we’re moving forward. We are making good progress, we still don’t know. As long as you don’t sign, it’s not clear. So many things have been seen… really, at this date, at this age, I don’t trust anyone.”



Vidal also insisted that, if he seals his return to Macul, it is not at the twilight of his career: “I’m not here to retire, if I wanted that I would come at 40. Now is the time to fight things and put Colo Colo where he deserves. I hope it happens. They are going to challenge me… it is done at 70 percent. The signature is missing, which is the most important thing, and other details.”



<h2>Vidal already planned his career’s finale</h2>



On the other hand, the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/chile-national-team-tv-schedule/">Chile international</a> referred to Jorge Almiron, his likely new coach: “I have seen his career, not every coach reaches a Libertadores final. Colo-Colo will do well with a coach like that, I really liked the game the other day, physically, it is difficult to play like that at the beginning of the preseason and they did it.”



In addition, he America de Cali, who did everything possible to sign him: “I was very close, I thanked the president, they played their best, but it didn’t happen. I was very excited, but Colo-Colo is my heart. My dream is Colo-Colo if it happens.”



Notably, the athlete stated his desire to conclude his career in South America in a conversation with <a href="https://tntsports.com.ar/internacional/Arturo-Vidal-hablo-de-su-futuro-en-el-futbol-y-dijo-en-que-equipo-argentino-quiere-jugar-Ojala-se-me-de-la-oportunidad-lo-sigo-mucho-a-Boca-20210515-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TNT Sports</a> in 2021.



“When I return, I have the dream of playing for Flamengo or Colo Colo. I follow Boca Juniors a lot, I like how they play, the fans are very passionate, as Gary Medel told me.



”I also think of America, in Mexico. In fact, I came up against them during a match with the Chilean U-20 national team. It was incredible. I hope to have the opportunity to play for one of these teams.”



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Ex-Barcelona star Vidal on verge of shocking return to old club

Former Barcelona and Inter star Arturo Vidal is prepared to start a new chapter in his life after ringing in the new year without a club.

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Santiago (AFP) – Chile coach Juan Antonio Pizzi named a familiar squad on Tuesday for the reigning South American champions’ upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifiers.
Chile, who beat Argentina on penalties in the Copa America final two months ago to successfully defend their title, currently hold the fourth and final automatic South American qualification spot for the World Cup in Russia.
Former Spain international Pizzi named an initial squad of 18 players on Tuesday, that included the likes of Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal, and goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, who is reportedly on the brink of a move from Barcelona to Manchester City.
Five players from the Chilean league will join the squad to bring its numbers up to the usual 23.
Paraguay play host to Chile on September 1, before Bolivia visit Santiago on September 6.
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Initial squad
Goalkeeper: Claudio Bravo (Barcelona/ESP)
Defenders: Mauricio Isla (Cagliari/ITA), Gary Medel (Inter Milan/ITA), Enzo Roco (Cruz Azul/MEX), Eugenio Mena (Sao Paulo/BRA)
Midfielders: Marcelo Diaz (Celta Vigo/ESP), Francisco Silva (Cruz Azul/MEX), Felipe Gutierrez (Real Betis/ESP), Arturo Vidal (Bayern Munich/GER), Erick Pulgar (Bologna/ITA), Charles Aranguiz (Bayer Leverkusen/GER), Matias Fernandez (Fiorentina/ITA), Rodrigo Millar (Monarcas Morelia/MEX)
Forwards: Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal/ENG), Fabian Orellana (Celta Vigo/ESP), Mauricio Pinilla (Atalanta/ITA), Edson Puch (Necaxa/MEX), Eduardo Vargas (Hoffenheim/GER)
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Sanchez, Vidal to lead Chile in qualifiers - World Soccer Talk

Sanchez, Vidal to lead Chile in qualifiers

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