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Braga complete signing of Andre Castro

Braga complete signing of Andre Castro

Braga have confirmed the signing of Portuguese midfielder Andre Castro.

The 32-year old has signed for Braga on a two-year deal, the latest player to follow Carlos Carvalhal at Braga this summer.

For the past seven years, Castro has been playing his football in Turkey, representing Kasimpasa and Goztepe.

Now, however, he returns to Portuguese soil, having last played in his home country for FC Porto back in 2013.

Braga have also completed the signing of winger Iuri Medeiros on loan from Nuremberg, as well as Guilherme Schettine from Santa Clara.

Arsenal face competition from Borussia Dortmund in bid to sign Sporting ace Joelson Fernandes

Arsenal face competition from Borussia Dortmund in bid to sign Sporting ace Joelson Fernandes

Sporting prepared to sell Palhinha and Acuna to fund the strengthening of squad

Sporting prepared to sell Palhinha and Acuna to fund the strengthening of squad