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23.05.2024 - 13:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City fans will always have a place in their heart for Elano Blumer.
The ex-Brazil international became the poster boy for the first influx of signings under Thaksin Shinawatra’s ownership, back in 2007. His skills and flair with the ball, not to mention the ferocity of his long-range shots, was a stark contrast to the drab football City supporters had been enduring.
Elano was one of eight new players to arrive that summer as City looked to begin a new era with Sven-Goran Eriksson as manager. However, just as the Brazilian helped to shift the image of the club, the City icon now looks somewhat different from his playing days.
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Since hanging up his boots with Santos in 2016, Elano has taken on a number of coaching roles, most recently as manager of Brazilian club Ferroviaria until June 2023. A recent social media post shows the now-42-year-old with a beard and glasses, while having also retained his curly locks.
He is currently preparing for a fundraising match, which will feature legends Cafu and Ronaldinho, while also leading other charity events. Earlier this month, Elano caught up with several of his old Brazil teammates, including former AC Milan star Kaka and Arsenal cult hero Julio Baptista.
City may have won a record-breaking fourth consecutive league title but Elano, who earned 50 caps for Brazil, was arguably the first star man to help redefine the club. The midfielder recorded nine goal contributions in his first 10 league games, including a stunning free-kick against Newcastle United.
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