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Botafogo sign twins from Dutch side Vitesse

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IANS Rio de Janeiro

Brazil's Botafogo have signed twins Alex and Anderson from Dutch top-flight side SBV Vitesse.

The 22-year-old pair will reinforce Botafogo's defence as they prepare for their first Copa Libertadores -- South America's top club competition, reports Xinhua.

Alex and Anderson joined Vitesse in 2011 after a contractual row with their former club Flamengo.

"That happens. We didn't reach a deal and we left," Anderson said during a press conference.

"I was raised at Flamengo and I still have friends there. There are no hard feelings but now I want to create history with Botafogo."

Anderson plays at left-back while his brother plays on the right. Despite their limited first-team opportunities at Vitesse, Alex said both players had benefited from playing in Europe.

 

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First Published: Jan 05 2014 | 2:04 PM IST

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