Rio Branco were eventually relegated to the second division of the Campeonato Paulista and on May 10 2010, it was announced that he would be joining new A-League franchise, Melbourne Heart for the 2010-11 season.
Rio Branco were eventually relegated to the second division of the Campeonato Paulista. On May 10 2010, it was announced that he would be joining new A-League franchise, Melbourne Heart for the 2010-11 season.