Friday, January 27, 2006
Bulgaria's Litex land Brazilian midfielder Da Silva.
SOFIA, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Bulgaria's Litex Lovech have reached an agreement to sign a two-year contract with Brazilian midfielder Tiago da Silva, a club spokesman said.
Da Silva, a 21-year-old free agent, became the third Litex signing during the winter break after Martin Kovachev signed from Spartak Varna and Bosnian international Vladan Gruic joined from Russia's Alania Vladikavkaz.
"I am really happy to join such a strong side. I need some time to adapt to European football but I will do my best," said Da Silva, who will join his compatriot Alessadro Sandrinho.
The former Bulgarian champions meet France's Strasbourg in the UEFA Cup first knockout phase next month and coach Ljupko Petrovic, who won the European Cup with Red Star Belgrade in 1991, has acted to strengthen his squad.
Lovech goalkeeper Iordan Gospodinov will join Greek club Seres on loan until the end of the season after losing the battle for a regular place with Vitomir Vutov and Todor Todorov.
Litex Lovech are fourth in the Bulgarian premier league with 29 points from 14 matches, 11 points adrift of leaders CSKA Sofia.
Da Silva, a 21-year-old free agent, became the third Litex signing during the winter break after Martin Kovachev signed from Spartak Varna and Bosnian international Vladan Gruic joined from Russia's Alania Vladikavkaz.
"I am really happy to join such a strong side. I need some time to adapt to European football but I will do my best," said Da Silva, who will join his compatriot Alessadro Sandrinho.
The former Bulgarian champions meet France's Strasbourg in the UEFA Cup first knockout phase next month and coach Ljupko Petrovic, who won the European Cup with Red Star Belgrade in 1991, has acted to strengthen his squad.
Lovech goalkeeper Iordan Gospodinov will join Greek club Seres on loan until the end of the season after losing the battle for a regular place with Vitomir Vutov and Todor Todorov.
Litex Lovech are fourth in the Bulgarian premier league with 29 points from 14 matches, 11 points adrift of leaders CSKA Sofia.
