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Indian Super League franchise Hyderabad FC have announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder Joao Victor for the 2020/21 season.
31 year old Olinda-born Joao Victor de Albuquerque Bruno played locally at Clube Náutico Capibaribe at youth level before making his senior debut for the club. He then moved on to Associação Desportiva São Caetano and Treze Futebol Clube.
Joao Victor then moved to Uzbek giants FC Bunyodkor before signing for Spanish LaLiga side RCD Mallorca. After five seasons in Spain, Joao Victor joined Cypriot side Anorthosis Famagusta FC where he spend four seasons.
He then played for Umm Salal SC in Qatar before playing for Greek side OFI Crete and now he is set to join Hyderabad FC.
Joao Victor said, “I am very happy to have signed for Hyderabad FC. It’s an exciting project and a good challenge for me given the composition of the team. We have a nice mix of experienced and young Indian players in the squad, and I hope that my experience helps the team on the field. I am eager to join up with my teammates soon and get back into action.”
Hyderabad FC co-owner Varun Tripuraneni said, “João Victor has played at the very highest level, and we’re excited to have him on board. His experience in top leagues in three different continents makes him one of the crucial players in our side. Moreover, he is a player who can operate in both midfield and defence, and this versatility will certainly help us. We hope the young players in our squad can rub off the wealth of experience he brings in.”
?? OFFICIAL! Hyderabad FC have completed the signing of former RCD Mallorca man @JOAOVICTORBRUNO. #WelcomeJoaoVictor ???? #HyderabadFC ??? pic.twitter.com/sHfHGFrNSU
— Hyderabad FC (@HydFCOfficial) August 28, 2020
