Aurelio Vidmar believes signing Alemao strengthen his team
Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar believes new signing Alemao will strengthen his team at the back and move forward as they prepare for the new A-League season and Champions League quarterfinal in Asia final.
Reds have signed 26-year-old Brazilian side Sao Paulo Juventus substitute for a right of return Richie Alagich, who retired at the end of the Champions League group stage last month.
Alagich is held in high esteem in southern Australia, but Vidmar has no doubt about the ability of its new signature.
"It is definitely a solid player," said United coach. "He is someone who can defend and, of course, is to follow. I think that today you need to back that can do that, and it certainly has that in its Thursday
"In the clubs he has played the past two years, he scored goals this position if you have a complete return you can get one or two goals per year, an additional asset."
The South Australian club have begun to put in place quite a Brazilian contingent within their team.
Alemao joined midfielder Diego Walsh, left back Cassio, and new striker Cristiano, who will arrive in Adelaide next week.
"It is good to be here in Adelaide, said Alemao. "I spoke with Cassio and he said (Australia) was a good country to play, so I can not wait to play here and show my skills.
"It is important to play with other Brazilians, because I do not speak English very well at the moment but I hope, will be able to pick up slowly in a few months."
Adelaide kick off their A-League season in mid-August against Perth Glory.
Reds then continue their quest for Champions League success when they face the Japanese champions Kashima Antlers in the quarter-finals.
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