Five-time FIFA world player of the year Marta is returning to play in the Swedish league.
Swedish club Tyreso presented the Brazilian star as its latest recruit at a news conference in Stockholm Wednesday.
The 26-year-old played for three seasons in the U.S. Women's Professional Soccer league before it was suspended amid a legal dispute with an ousted owner. She will now return to the Swedish league where she spent five seasons with Umea between 2004-08.
"The goal is to win the Swedish league this year and play Champions League next season," Marta said. "I enjoy being in Sweden. It is my second home and I have very good memories from here."
Marta said she could have earned a higher salary in other countries, but that "money isn't everything."
The value of the contract wasn't disclosed.
Marta will join previous Tyreso recruits Caroline Seger, Lisa Dahlkvist, Linda Sembrant — all of Sweden — and Veronica Borquete of Spain. The club finished fourth in the league last year.
Brazilian striker Marta played for three seasons in the U.S. Women's Professional Soccer league before it was suspended amid a legal dispute with an ousted owner. (Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty Images)

