Sao Paulo midfielder Daniel Correa found dead in bush almost decapitated and with genitals chopped off

A professional footballer has been found dead in a bush almost decapitated and with his bads chopped off.

Police said Daniel Correa, 24, had been killed in a “very violent situation”.

The Sao Paulo midfielder’s body was discovered by pbadersby in the city of Sao Jose dos Pinhais, in the region of Curitiba.

Reports in Brazil claimed the cause of death had been listed as “injured by a knife”.

There is a suggestion that he was tortured, according to local media.

A police officer said: “Since the appearance of the body, it was a very violent situation,” said a police officer.

“The man had two deep cuts in the neck, his head was almost decapitated and his bads were cut.”

The midfielder came through the youth ranks at Cruzeiro and went on to join Botafogo.

He signed for Sao Paulo in 2014, but was recently on loan to Sao Bento in the division below.

A statement from Sao Paulo, with whom he had a contract until December this year, said: The Sao Paulo Football Club deeply regrets the death of midfielder Daniel Correa Freitas.

“The club sympathises and pays condolences to the athlete’s family.”

Sao Bento also issued a statement, which read: “Sao Bento are mourning the death of midfielder Daniel.

“The management of the club regret the incident and sympathise with the family and friends of the player in this time of deep sadness.”