(CNN) -- Former Inter Milan striker Adriano has revealed he had to leave the Italian Serie A giants because of alcohol problems. Brazili striker Adriano is now enjoying his football again after returning home to play for Flamengo. The Brazilian ended his contract with Inter by mutual consent in April after a torrid eight years at the San Siro. Adriano returned to his homeland and signed for Flamengo and the 27-year-old claims he now feels like a new person. "After the death of my father I fell into a depression that I only managed to cure with alcohol," Adriano told Brazilian magazine R7.
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Former Inter Milan striker Adriano has revealed why he left the Italian giants
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The 27-year-old has admitted having alcohol problems after death of his father
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However, he told Brazilian magazine R7 he is better now back playing at home
Reports at the time suggested Adriano was once again turning up to training drunk and the Brazil international has admitted that was why the @placeholder eventually gave up on him.