Football: Sreenidi Deccan FC sign Brazilian forward Alves

Sreenidi Deccan Football Club have strengthened their attack by acquiring the services of Brazil forward William Alves de Oliveira

Hyderabad: Sreenidi Deccan Football Club have strengthened their attack by acquiring the services of Brazil forward William Alves de Oliveira, on Thursday.

The Brazilian started his career with Botafogo in his homeland before moving to Slovakia to play for AS Trencin and MSK Zilina scoring twice against La Liga side Athletic Bilbao in a Europa League playoff for the latter.

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William later played for Kayserispor FK in the Turkish Super League and GD Chaves in the Portuguese Primeira Liga before moving to the Saudi Pro League to represent Al-Faisaly and Al-Fayha.

“I am very happy for this opportunity to play for one of the fastest growing football clubs in India,” he said. “I will work hard to pursue our goals and want to make history here with Sreenidi Deccan FC.”

The Deccan Warriors have also confirmed three more domestic signings – defender Pawan Kumar and Mizoram midfielders Lalnuntluanga and Lalbiakliana. Last season’s Hero I-League runners-up have also extended the contracts of goalkeepers Aryan Lamba and Jaspreet Singh along with defender Shahabaaz.