Cape Town City have continued their foray into the transfer market with the signing of Mozambique national team captain Jeitoso to bolster their backline.
The 26-year-old centre-back‚ who’s full name is João Pedro Mussica‚ arrives from Ferroviário de Maputo and joins compatriot Edmilson Dove at the Telkom Knockout winners.
His arrival follows that of Bafana Bafana attacking midfielder Ayanda Patosi‚ who was unveiled last week after spending the last six years in Belgium with Lokeren.
“Jeitoso is one of the most revered central defenders on the continent‚ and his CAF and international experience will greatly assist the club in its push for further silverware this season‚” City boldly stated on Monday.
“An elegant and explosive left-foot passer of the ball‚ Jeitoso has fit in very well with City and coach [Eric] Tinkler's attractive attacking football and we are very excited to see the impact Jeitoso will have on the PSL this coming season.
“The club has been in transfer negotiations since the end of the January window and the conclusion of the purchase will now see the international captain join his countryman Edmilson in City's backline.”
Jeitoso played for Mozambique when they held Bafana to a 1-1 draw in a friendly in Maputo last November‚ and last season played in the African Champions League with Ferroviário when they were narrowly defeated by AS Vita Club 2-1 on aggregate.
He made his debut for the club in 2013 and won the league title with them in 2015.
- TMG Digital/TMG Sport
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