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COLO-COLO pulled out all the stops to welcome Arturo Vidal back to the club in a bizarre unveiling.

The 36-year-old star has rejoined the club where his senior career began 19 years ago.

Arturo Vidal has resigned for Colo-Colo
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Arturo Vidal has resigned for Colo-ColoCredit: EPA
The Chilean legend began his career at the club
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The Chilean legend began his career at the clubCredit: EPA
He was unveiled to fans while holding a sword with a crown on his head
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He was unveiled to fans while holding a sword with a crown on his headCredit: AP
Vidal broke down in tears during his speech
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Vidal broke down in tears during his speechCredit: AP

Vidal played for the club between 2005 and 2007 - before moving to Europe and starring for the likes of Juventus, Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Inter Milan.

After one year with Brazilian side Athletico Paranaense, he jumped at the chance to return to home to Colo-Colo.

And the Chilean club gave him an unusual red carpet treatment as he arrived back at Estadio Monumental David Arellano.

35,000 fans packed into the ground to see him once again and Vidal arrived in a helicopter that landed in the centre of the pitch.

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They then propped him up on a horse draped in a cloak and handed him a king's crown and sword.

Vidal then paraded around the pitch with his arm aloft as fans watched on.

Things showed no signs of slowing down as he then grabbed the microphone to deliver a speech.

The 142-time capped international broke down in tears as he revealed how happy he is to be back at Colo-Colo.

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To finish off, the man nicknamed "King Arthur" booted footballs into the crowd.

Fans loved the unveiling, one said: "If you’re going to return to your boyhood club after 17 years away for one last dance, this is the way to do it. Superb."

Another added: "This is crazy and hilarious simultaneously."

More commented: "That's some wild entrance."

A fourth said: "This is the new benchmark when it comes to player presentations."

Vidal has been capped 142 times by Chile
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Vidal has been capped 142 times by ChileCredit: AP
He played for the likes of Juventus, Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Inter Milan
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He played for the likes of Juventus, Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Inter MilanCredit: AP

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