Dynamo go for Alessandro
Thursday, July 17, 2003
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FC Dynamo Kyiv have signed Brazilian right-back Alessandro Mori Nunes from CR Flamengo.
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Long contract
The right-back has agreed a four-year deal, with the option of a fifth term, with the reigning Ukrainian champions after passing a medical on Monday night. The 24-year-old has been registered and will be available for selection for Thursday's league game against FC Chornomorets Odesa.
Third new arrival
Alessandro is Dynamo's third summer signing following the arrivals of Ukrainian internationals Denis Onischenko and Oleh Husev. He has been capped at Under-17 and Under-20 levels by Brazil.
Further signings
With the start of the club's UEFA Champions League campaign approaching, more signings could be on the way. Former SC Corinthians Paulista striker Liedson is negotiating personal terms with Dynamo with a view to a transfer.