Jackson Martinez has returned to Europe to sign with Portimonense on a season-long loan: a small team that plays in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. Currently last in the standings with only one point after four games, the club will be hoping Martinez will be able to return to top form and help them remain in the league this season.
The Colombian striker - who in the past was sought by Milan - transferred to Guangzhou Evergrande in 2016 after an unsuccessful spell in Spain with Atletico Madrid. Hoping to obtain more playing time in China, the exact opposite happened due to injury. Martinez suffered an ankle injury in October 2016 and has been undergoing treatment and recovery since. In conclusion, this loan transfer marks the end of a very dark period for him.
