EXCLUSIVE: Brazil's No 1 Cesar has been stuck in QPR's reserves all season... now he's found a new club to keep his World Cup dream alive

QPR goalkeeper Julio Cesar is poised for a return to Brazil with Gremio.



The 34-year-old has been searching for a club after being left on the sidelines at Loftus Road making only one appearance for QPR this season in their 4-0 FA Cup defeat to Everton earlier this month.

Cesar is expected to line up as Brazil's No 1 for this summer's World Cup tournament and was eager to play more games for the benefit of his career and to keep himself sharp in preparation.

VIDEO Scroll down to watch Sportsmail meeting Cesar and fellow Brazilian, David Luiz



On the move: Julio Cesar is believed to be seriously considering joining MLS side Toronto on loan from QPR to safeguard his place in the Brazil team ahead of this summer's World Cup

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet had shown keen interest in taking Cesar on loan while Cagliari and Sampdoria were linked last week but those deals failed to materialise and Gremio's interest has offered him the ideal chance to return to his homeland.

Cesar signed for QPR from Inter Milan where he won five league titles and the Champions League in 2010. He has 77 caps for Brazil yet has spent the season in the shadows with Rob Green entrusted in helping QPR earn promotion and Brian Murphy acting as reserve keeper.

Manager Harry Redknapp admitted earlier this season: 'We wouldn't stand in Julio's way and we aren't asking a fee for him. He needs to play and he could play anywhere for any team. He's just been unlucky.

World Cup aim: Cesar is keen to keep his chances of making the Barzil squad alive

First choice: Rob Green has been QPR's No 1 this season

'Rob's been fantastic and I can't take him out of the team. However, Julio's a great guy, and he needs to play soon, so he can play in the World Cup.'

Now Gremio have released 40-year-old Dida, who is joining rivals Internacional, and that has freed up an opportunity which Cesar will take by joining them on loan.

Gremio finished second in the national league and are currently top of their regional Championship after three games.







