This transfer did not work out as fellow Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach rushed through an agreement with União São João to sign the player on a three-year contract for 2.2 million DEM. Chiquinho became the first ever player from Brazil to play for the former UEFA Cup winner.
This transfer did not materialize as fellow Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach swiftly concluded an agreement with União São João to sign the player on a three-year contract worth 2.2 million DEM. Chiquinho became the first Brazilian player to join the former UEFA Cup champion.