Braga given double signing boost
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
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SC Braga have secured the services of winger Zé Manel and Peruvian prodigy Jair Baylón as they strengthen ahead of another assault on the UEFA Cup.
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SC Braga have secured the services of winger Zé Manel and Peruvian prodigy Jair Baylón as they prepare for their assault on the UEFA Cup next season.
Free transfer
The side that finished fourth in the Liga claimed the signature of 32-year-old Zé Manel on a free transfer his contract with Boavista FC expired. The Braga-born winger, who has signed a two-year contract, made his name at FC Paços de Ferreira before signing for Boavista in 2004. A regular at the Porto outfit, he scored five goals in 28 Liga games in the season just ended.
Young prodigy
Jair Baylón, meanwhile, has put pen to paper on a five-season deal. The 18-year-old forward, son of former Peruvian international Julio Baylón, was groomed at Club Alianza Lima, for whom he scored a total of 66 goals in 2006. He has represented Peru at Under-17 and U21 level.