Official: Mineiro Signs For Chelsea
Mineiro joins the West London side on a free transfer, and Blues boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has already acknowledged that the 32-year-old has been brought in to lend support to John Obi Mikel, in light of the long-term absence of Michael Essien.
"Chelsea Football Club can confirm the signing of Mineiro who was released by Hertha Berlin as a free agent at the end of last season," read a statement on the club's website.
"The deal, the details of which will remain confidential, will see him remain at the club until the end of the season.
"We are delighted to welcome him to Stamford Bridge, and wish him well in his time here."
The ex Hertha Berlin player's arrival is especially timely since Deco injured himself during the warmup ahead of the 1-1 draw against Manchester United, thought the extent of his injury is still unsure.
Mineiro was released by his previous club, Bundesliga side, Hertha Berlin. He joined Berlin in 2007 having previously spent virtually his entire career in Brazil playing for Sao Paulo, Sao Caetano and Ponte Preta.
The Brazilian has 25 international caps but despite interesting Arsenal, as well as Chelsea, Arsene Wenger reportedly decided against signing him despite being short of numbers in midfield following the departures of Matthieu Flamini and Gilberto Silva.
"Chelsea Football Club can confirm the signing of Mineiro who was released by Hertha Berlin as a free agent at the end of last season," read a statement on the club's website.
"The deal, the details of which will remain confidential, will see him remain at the club until the end of the season.
"We are delighted to welcome him to Stamford Bridge, and wish him well in his time here."
The ex Hertha Berlin player's arrival is especially timely since Deco injured himself during the warmup ahead of the 1-1 draw against Manchester United, thought the extent of his injury is still unsure.
Mineiro was released by his previous club, Bundesliga side, Hertha Berlin. He joined Berlin in 2007 having previously spent virtually his entire career in Brazil playing for Sao Paulo, Sao Caetano and Ponte Preta.
The Brazilian has 25 international caps but despite interesting Arsenal, as well as Chelsea, Arsene Wenger reportedly decided against signing him despite being short of numbers in midfield following the departures of Matthieu Flamini and Gilberto Silva.
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