Atalanta have officially sent Joao Schmidt on loan to Portuguese club Rio Ave with option to buy.
The 25-year-old Brazilian midfielder only arrived from Sao Paulo as a free agent last summer.
He was given just one 24-minute appearance in the Coppa Italia.
The deal with Rio Ave is a one-year loan with option to buy at the end of the season.
Atalanta have officially sent Joao Schmidt on loan to Portuguese club Rio Ave with option to buy.
The 25-year-old Brazilian midfielder only arrived from Sao Paulo as a free agent last summer.
He was given just one 24-minute appearance in the Coppa Italia.
The deal with Rio Ave is a one-year loan with option to buy at the end of the season.