Fernandes back in Cyprus with Anorthosis
Thursday, June 18, 2009
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Anorthosis Famagusta FC have signed the Portuguese midfielder Ricardo Fernandes from Ukrainian side FC Metalurh Donetsk, with the 31-year-old accepting a three-year contract.
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Anorthosis Famagusta FC have signed Portuguese midfielder Ricardo Fernandes from Ukrainian side FC Metalurh Donetsk.
Return to Cyprus
The 31-year-old will have a three-year contract with UEFA Europa League candidates Anorthosis, having caught the eye during his previous spell in Cyprus with APOEL FC between 2005 and 2008. The attack-minded player, whose former teams also include Sporting Clube de Portugal and FC Porto, leaves Metalurh for an undisclosed transfer fee. Fernandes becomes Anorthosis coach Ernst Middendorp's tenth summer signing, joining compatriot Cristovão Ramos – recruited from AEP Paphos FC – and Cape Verde-born Janício Martins, formerly of Portuguese side Vitória FC, at the Division A club.