Sporting Lisbon has signed Brazilian midfielder Gerson Magrao on a one-year contract, the Portuguese top-flight side confirmed.
The 28-year-old former Dynamo Kiev player joins the club from Brazilian outfit Figueirense, where he was let go by manager Adilson Batista in June, reports Xinhua.
"It makes me very happy to join a club with such a rich history like Sporting," Magrao said during a press conference Friday. "I can't promise trophies, but I can promise hard work."
"I will train as hard as I can to earn a spot in the starting eleven. I also hope to be able to pass on some of my experience to the younger players."
Magrao made 38 first-team appearances for Dynamo Kiev from 2009 to 2012 and has also had spells at Feyenoord, Flamengo, Santos and Cruzeiro.
Sporting also announced the signing of right-back Weldinho on a season-long loan deal from Brazilian giants Palmeiras.
