By Lizzie Parry Admission: Former Flamengo goalkeeper Bruno Fernandes de Souza told a court that his girlfriend had been killed, chopped up and fed to dogs A star Brazilian goalkeeper jailed for 22 years for ordering the kidnap and murder of his girlfriend, who was dismembered and fed to his pet dogs, could be released to play football. Bruno Fernandes de Souza, 28, confessed to the horrific crimes last March after his ex-girlfriend Eliza Samudio was murdered. But despite his confession and prison sentence, the goalkeeper was allowed to sign a five-year contract with Montes Claros of the Campeonato Mineiro, upi.com reported.
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Bruno Fernandes de Souza, 28, jailed for the murder of Eliza Samudio, 25
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He was sentenced to 22 years and three months in prison last March
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He could be allowed to leave jail on day release to train and play for club
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Despite his confession he was allowed to sign contract with Montes Claros
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Pair met at a footballers' party in May 2009 and Samudio later fell pregnant
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Prosecutors claim he killed the model to avoid paying child support
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Bruno's wife, cousin and a former policeman also on trial over her death
Model: @placeholder is believed to have met Bruno at a party held by another footballer.