Alex Telles: Brazilian Serie A leaders Botafogo have reached an agreement to sign former Manchester United defender Alex Telles, according to a report.
Telles agreed to a two-and-half-year deal after swift negotiations on the final day of Brazil's transfer window, as Globo Esporte report was quoted by Xinhua..
The 31-year-old became a free agent earlier in the day after parting ways with Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr by mutual consent.
The left-back is expected to make his debut for the Rio de Janeiro outfit in a home Brazilian Serie A fixture against Corinthians on September 14.
Botafogo currently lead the top-flight standings with 50 points from 25 matches, two points ahead of second-placed Fortaleza.
The two-time Brazilian Serie A champions are also still alive in the Copa Libertadores and will meet rivals Sao Paulo in the quarterfinals of the continental competition later this month.
Botafogo currently lead the top-flight standings with 50 points from 25 matches, two points ahead of second-placed Fortaleza.
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Article Source: IANS