FC Goa sign Elinton Andrade for the upcoming Indian Super League season
FC Goa have completed the signing of former Marseille goalkeeper Elinton Andrade for the second season of the Indian Super League. The 36-year-old will replace last season’s Golden Glove winner Jan Seda as the number 1 custodian at the Goan club.
The Brazillian has played most of his football in his native country with powerhouses such as Flamengo, Fluminense and Vasco da Gama. Andrade also played in Europe between 2007 to 2012.
He joined Romanian club Rapid Bucuresti in 2007 for two years winning the Romanian Super Cup with them. His next destination was France where he joined Olympique Marseille. In his three years with the Ligue 1 side, Andrade won two French League Cups and a Ligue1 title.
FC Goa announced the signing on their official facebook page. Andrade will join fellow Brazilians Reinaldo, Victor Simoes and Lucio in Goa and there is speculation that former Brazillian striker, Adriano could also be on his way to the Goan club.
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Posted by FC Goa on Saturday, June 20, 2015