The UAE Football Association announced on Thursday that it has signed Portuguese midfielder Luis Miguel Afonso Fernandez “Pizzi” until 2024 from Benfica.
Al Wahda, who expects several advantages in the new season, including the Emirates Cup final against Sharjah, welcomed his new deal in a short video without mentioning its financial value.
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Al Wahda Football Club have signed Portuguese international Luis Miguel Pizzi on a free transfer for two seasons as part of the club’s efforts to strengthen the first team ranks and meet the requirements for success.#VHDFCpic.twitter.com/l0wvoGWAC4
— AlWahda FC Al Wahda Club (@AlWahdaFCC) July 28, 2022
The 32-year-old former Portugal international previously played for Atlético Madrid from 2011 to 2013 before moving to Benfica, who have played 360 games in all competitions and scored 93 goals. 2014) and Istanbul, Basaksehir, Turkey from February to June 2022.
And last season’s UAE League Three contract with Bizzy will pave the way for the departure of his Syrian international striker Omar Khribin to Al Ahly’s youth who want to turn him on.
At the moment, the squad includes 5 legionnaires, in addition to Harbin, the Brazilians Joao Pedro and Maracas Jobson, as well as the Portuguese Adrian Silva and Fabio Martinez.
UAE league regulations allow only 5 foreign players to be registered per team.
Source: AFP.