Roma’s January bid for Cicinho could be off after the Real Madrid right-back suffered a serious knee injury.
The Brazilian pulled up during last night’s 1-0 win over Real Betis and initial reports suggest he has snapped the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
If the diagnosis is confirmed, he’ll be out of action for at least six months and unable to play again this season.
Roma had been in negotiations to take the player on loan this summer, but the club confirmed the deal stalled because Real preferred an outright £7m sale.
There had been strong rumours that Cicinho would’ve completed the loan move in January, but the injury could put the brakes on that switch.
Milan were also said to be interested in the 26-year-old, who is considered the heir to Marcos Cafu in the Selecao.