Braga bring in Portimonense goalkeeper Mario Felgueiras

Net minder delighted to move back up north

Sporting Braga continue to build in the off-season as the club make an effort to reacquire their position in Portuguese football’s top echelons. The Arsenalistas have been successful in brokering a deal which will see the club add Portimonense goalkeeper Mario Felgueiras to their roster.

The 21-year-old is not expected to start as he will be the team’s third choice goalkeeper behind Eduardo and Kieszek. The former Liga Vitalis player is not placing huge expectations on his own shoulders, but is happy at making the move as he feels that the transfer will help his career immensely.

“This is a very important step in my career. Braga are a big club and they will allow me to grow. As well as that, they are close to Viana do Castelo, which is where I was born. I will be allowed to be close to my family, which will give me more stability emotionally. I have been six long years away from my family and it is important to be close to them.”

“I know that I will have strong competition, but this also is very important and it was one of the reasons why I selected Braga. It will be very good to evolve. My main objective is to learn, but I would also like to play,” added Felgueiras.

The former Sporting youth product is expected to sign a three-year deal with the club after having played 28 matches for Portimonense last season.