Moises thrilled to sign for “ambitious” Braga

Brazilian centre-back signs three-year deal for Arsenalistas

Sporting Braga continue to be the busiest club of the Bwin Liga, announcing the signing of central defender Moises from Boavista. The Brazilian stopper arrives on a free transfer and has signed a three-year deal with the Arsenalistas.

The 28-year-old is thrilled at having made a move from cash-strapped Boavista to a club the player feels is highly ambitious. “It’s an important challenge in my career. In the past few months that I spent in Portugal, I have come to understand that Sporting Braga are one of the top clubs and I will do everything to honour and defend this emblem.

“I will be a Minho warrior. I am anxious to meet my colleagues and contribute to winning trophies. The Braga squad comprises players that are of high quality. You can count on me to help,” stated the defender.

Moises becomes the club’s fifth signing behind Jose Manuel, Rainford Kalaba, Mario Felgueiras and new coach Jorge Jesus. The club have also extended the contract of goalkeeper Eduardo.

Linz garners interest

In other club news, Braga striker Roland Linz has caught the gaze of a few Premiership clubs. According to Sky Sports, Newcastle, Fulham and Middlesbrough have all shown interest in the Austrian marksman, although none of the clubs have made a formal approach to the Portuguese side.

It is believed the 26-year-old will be closely watched at this month’s European Championships, when Linz represents co-hosts Austria, before pulling the trigger on any possible deals.

Linz, who was purchased from Boavista just last summer, made a total of 35 appearances for the northerners, scoring 16 goals in all competitions in his first year with Braga.