Adriano’s ex-girlfriend, who according to many is the cause of his recent slide into depression, explains why “he has lost himself.”
The Inter striker went AWOL for a few days after failing to return from international duty in Brazil and is currently with his family in Rio de Janeiro with no firm date on when he’ll be back in Milan.
“Adriano has a personal problem, but drugs are not involved,” assured agent Gilmar Rinaldi in response to many and varied rumours over his troubles.
“He has never taken drugs. The players are always monitored at Inter and he is ready to take tests. Adriano has many defects, like everyone, but also qualities that few possess.”
It is widely reported that the reason behind L’Imperatore’s sudden turnaround lies in the break-up with ex-girlfriend Joana Machado.
“It is tough being Adriano and this has been a difficult time for him,” continued Rinaldi. “There are not family problems, but it is a private matter and I cannot say more. These things happen to everyone. Now we’re recharging his batteries so he can return to Italy and clarify everything.”
The ex-girlfriend in question has finally broken her silence on Adriano’s fragile psychological state and reveals it is not a one-off issue.
“Adriano has lost himself and needs to find his way back, but I no longer have the strength to take care of him,” Machado told O Dia.
It emerged the player spent those days in hiding with his childhood friends in the Rio de Janeiro slums where he grew up.
“I went there several times to look for him, as his mother was worried and asked me to help out. Adriano is not on drugs, his only vice is beer, but who doesn’t like to drink a beer?
“At the start our relationship was great fun, but leaving my two children behind to come live with him in Milan was the craziest thing I’ve ever done for him. Adriano did nothing for me in return and disrespected me.”
The split reportedly happened when Adriano arrived in Rio last week for international duty and held a party in his apartment, inviting several models but not Machado.
"Adriano is a 27-year-old child and I can't look after him, I already have two kids of my own.
“He had everything to be happy – money, a wonderful family – but he only feels ‘normal’ when he’s in the favelas.
"He likes to walk there barefoot and fly kites with the local kids. It’s where he is not L’Imperatore.”
There are rumours Adriano is even considering hanging up his boots for good.
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