The Brazil legend, who was admitted with a urinary infection three days
ago, is expected to remain in hospital for at least a week.
Jose Fornos Rodrigues, Pele's personal aide, said he was "completely
fine" and the move was mainly to protect his privacy with several hundred
fans gathered outside the Albert Einstein hospital. "He
was uncomfortable with so many people coming. It'll be quieter now,"
Rodrigues said.
The former Santos striker had surgery for kidney stones on November 13
before being released two days later.
In a statement, the hospital said: “Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pele)
remains in hospital. “To receive the best care he was transferred in order to be monitored in a
special care unit."
Pele is a three-time World Cup winner and was named by FIFA as their joint
Player of the Twenty Century along with Diego Maradona. He was also named
Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee.
On the international stage, he scored 77 goals in 91 games and won his
first World Cup aged just 17, scoring twice in the 1958 final win over hosts
Sweden.
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