FORMER Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo has been tasked with an Amazon delivery… after joining a club in the Brazilian rainforest.
The Frenchman had been without a club since leaving Chinese side Qingdao Red Lions last autumn.
But Sanogo, who won the 2014 FA Cup with , has now signed a nine-month deal with Brazilian second-tier club Amazonas FC.
Founded under six years ago, they are based at Manaus in rural northwestern .
The capital city of Amazonas state, with a two million population, it lies by the Amazon river in the heart of the world famousrainforest.
The club has made a dismal start to its new season, losing three and drawing one of its opening four games.
But president Weslley Couto announced to Brazilian media that he has pulled off a coup by securing ‘s signature.
The Paris-born striker made 20 Arsenal appearances, scoring one goal.
He also had spells with , Charlton and Huddersfield as well as playing for Ajax, Auxerre and Toulouse.
Sanogo bizarrely joined Armenian side Urartu for the 2023-24 season before moving to .
He scored seven goals in 19 games for Qingdao, but was not offered a new deal.
The globe-trotting frontman will now ply his trade in a sixth different country.
Sanogo said last November: “I'm now out of contract, and I am open to anything.
“I've enjoyed being in China, but let's see what project I will go for.
“I have had a number of phone calls, and the omens are good – especially from clubs in Europe.
“I hope to get fixed up soon. I've not set myself a definite target – I just want to enjoy myself and have fun.
“With all the struggles I have had in my career, that is truly my aim now.”
