Julio Cesar to remain in Europe

Julio Cesar's future has yet to be decided but a return to Brazil is not in the offing, according to the Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper's agent.



Cesar, 33, signed for QPR from Inter Milan last summer and has since made 24 Premier League appearances for the club, impressing despite his side's struggles this season.



With QPR's relegation to the Championship confirmed last Sunday, speculation has begun over the futures of their star players, including Cesar.



"Everything said on the player's future is absolutely premature, there is still nothing concrete," his agent, Josias Cardoso, told Calciomercato.



"Julio wants a team that proves it has a focus on him, but anyone interested in him will have to talk first with QPR, because the contract with the London club expires in 2016.



"In two weeks I should come to Europe to talk with Julio - but back to Brazil? I don't think so. If QPR were to decide to sell Julio Cesar, I still see a European future for him."

Cesar likely to miss Villa clash

QPR goalkeeper Julio Cesar is a major doubt for Saturday's Premier League basement battle with Aston Villa at Loftus Road.



New manager Harry Redknapp has revealed that the groin injury that forced the Brazilian off at half-time in their game against Sunderland is expected to keep him out of Redknapp's first home game in charge.



Former England goalkeeper Rob Green, who came on for Ceasr at the Stadium of Light and played his part in denying the Black Cats in the 0-0 draw, looks set to keep his place against fellow early season strugglers Villa.



"Julio looks like he's done a groin," Redknapp told the club's website.



"We'll send him for a scan on Thursday, once the swelling goes down a bit, and see what the extent of the injury is. We're lucky that we've got two top goalkeepers.



"Cesar has won everything there is to win in the game. He's a top goalkeeper. Rob is an England international keeper and made a fantastic save when he came on.



"He didn't have a lot to do apart from that, but when he was called into action he was fantastic."

QPR sign Julio Cesar

Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar is to join QPR on a four-year deal, subject to receiving international clearance and being granted a visa.



The 32-year-old has agreed a contract until the summer of 2016, ending his seven-year stint with Inter Milan.



Cesar, who has won 64 caps for his country, told www.qpr.co.uk: "I'm so happy and excited to be here.



"The ambition of this club was presented to me by the chairman and the coach and I couldn't have been more impressed.



"The desire to achieve things at this club is clear for everyone to see and I wanted to be part of that. I have come here to compete for the shirt and give my all."



Cesar, who won the Champions League and five Serie A titles with Inter, was spotted yesterday at Loftus Road, where he was discussing terms ahead of Rangers' 3-0 Capital One Cup second-round victory over Walsall.



Manager Mark Hughes was thrilled to add a goalkeeper of Cesar's quality to his squad.



"It's fantastic that we've been able to attract a keeper of such outstanding ability to the club," the Welshman said on www.qpr.co.uk.



"When the opportunity to sign a player of his quality presents itself, you have to act quickly and we've managed to get the deal done.



"It was always my intention to bring two goalkeepers to the club this summer and now we've got fantastic competition in that department."



Hughes added: "He's an outstanding individual, as well as being an outstanding player.



"Not only will we benefit from his ability, but we'll also benefit from his experience and winning mentality."



Cesar, who will wear the number 33 shirt, is likely to be in contention for the club's next home game against Chelsea - after the international break - on September 15.



And the South American cannot wait to get started, adding: "The English Premier League is the best division in the world.



"Everyone wants to play here and I am no different. Now I just want to give my all to the club and show the fans what I am capable of.



"This is a really exciting move for me and I can't wait to get going."