Fernando Alexandre joins Braga influx
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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A week after the arrival of coach Domingo Paciência and Venezuelan international Angelo Peña, CF Estrela da Amadora's Fernando Alexandre has become the latest new face at SC Braga.
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Fernando Alexandre is the latest newcomer arrival at Portuguese UEFA Europa League contenders SC Braga, with the CF Estrela da Amadora midfielder joining new arrivals Angelo Peña and coach Domingo Paciência at the club.
'An enormous step'
The 23-year-old has signed a four-year contract with Braga, who start their UEFA Europa League campaign in the third qualifying round after finishing fifth in Portugal last season. "I have made an enormous step in my career," said former SL Benfica trainee Fernando Alexandre. "I promise to work hard to live up to expectations and I will do everything to help Braga." Venezuelan international Peña and new coach Paciência both arrived at the club last week.