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Brazilian club Internacional sign CSKA striker Vitinho

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Brazilian football club Internacional has announced the signing of CSKA Moscow forward Vitinho on a year-long loan.

The 21-year-old was officially presented to fans Friday after passing a medical test at the club's Porto Alegre base, reports Xinhua.

Vitinho has scored just once from 24 appearances for the Russian club after his 2013 transfer from Rio de Janeiro outfit Botafogo.

The former Brazil under-21 player is contracted to CSKA Moscow until 2018. Brazil's 2015 Serie A season is due to begin May 10.

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First Published: Jan 17 2015 | 11:20 AM IST

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