The Jaydev Mody-owned franchise would train at the Zico academy...

FC Goa are expected to travel to Brazil for their pre-season ahead of the 2016 edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) and train at the Zico 10 training centre in Rio de Janeiro, Goal can reveal.

Zico 10 is a brand, under which there are various academies and training centres all over the South American country, that is attached to Brazil and Flamengo legend Zico who is the head coach of the Gaurs for the third consecutive season.

The team is set to depart by the end of August, depending on the visa formalities, and will hold their pre-season for around three weeks. The travelling squad would be required to acquire a yellow fever vaccination certificate as recommended by the Brazilian National Health Agency (ANVISA).

Last season FC Goa conducted their pre-season at the Spanish Soccer Schools grounds located within the Dubai Sports City complex in the United Arab Emirate (UAE).

FC Goa finished as semi-finalists in the inaugural edition of the ISL and lost in the final by a 3-2 margin to Chennaiyin FC last season.