Charlotte FC have accomplished the signing of attacking midfielder Nuno Santos from Benfica, the membership introduced Thursday.
According to 90min sources, Spanish midfielder Sergio Ruiz is ready to depart the membership on a everlasting foundation, leaving a spot within the Charlotte FC roster forward of their ultimate push to make the MLS Cup Playoffs of their enlargement season.
As reported by 90min, Santos was lined up as Ruiz’s substitute, with CLTFC now saying a deal for the 23-year-old, who indicators on a two-and-a-half-year contract – with an possibility on a 3rd yr – utilizing Targeted Allocation Money (TAM). The transfer is pending receipt of a P-1 visa and worldwide transfer clearance.
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“Nuno is an intelligent attacking midfielder who chose to join Charlotte FC over European interest because he believes in our project and how this league develops young talent. He has already competed at a high level on some of the biggest stages in Portugal, European competitions, and youth international football,” CLTFC sporting director Zoran Krneta stated in a membership press launch.
“Nuno comes to us at a good age and will be entering his prime adding valuable attacking options to the team as we continue to strengthen our roster for 2022 and beyond.”
A 44-time worldwide for Portugual throughout numerous youth ranges, Santos is an thrilling prospect. Though he by no means featured for Benfica’s senior crew, Santos did play 74 Portuguese top-flight matches throughout mortgage spells with Pacos Ferreira, Boavista, and Moreirense, scoring seven targets and helping one other 5.
Primarily a No.10, Santos also can function on both flank or barely deeper within the midfield. The playmaker was half of the Portugal crew that gained the U-19 European Championships in 2018.
Santos joins defenders Nathan Byrne and Adilson Malanda as CLTFC’s MLS secondary transfer window deadline day signings, whereas Venezuelan center-back Christian Makoun departed for the New England Revolution.
Charlotte FC at the moment sit seventh within the Eastern Conference and host the Chicago Fire on Saturday.