Former Brazil international midfielder Lucas Lima has returned to his former club Santos on a short-term contract.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 32-year-old will initially be tied to the club for three months under a performance-based deal that includes the option of a 12-month extension if both parties agree, reports Xinhua news agency.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"I wanted to apologize for all the times I hurt (you)," Lima told fans in a video, in reference to his acrimonious departure from the club in 2017.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"I know I didn't react in the best way and I regret it. I have a chance to write a new story in the place where I was most happy in life," he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Lima, who has been capped 14 times for Brazil, made 163 league appearances for Santos before joining Palmeiras in 2018. He spent the last 18 months on loan at Fortaleza.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"I know I didn't react in the best way and I regret it. I have a chance to write a new story in the place where I was most happy in life," he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n