Liverpool sign next “Deco” from Sporting
Liverpool have completed the signing of highly rated Portuguese midfielder Joao Carlos Teixeira. Teixeira, dubbed by many as the next Deco in Portugal, has arrived at Anfield from Sporting CP. The 19 year old caught the eye of Reds scouts with some impressive performances against them in the NextGen Series back last year.
Liverpool did not announce the compensation fee they had paid Sporting for his services, but reports estimate it to be around £850,000.
Teixeira will first start off at Liverpool’s academy and staff are hoping that he can replicate the success enjoyed by Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Figo and Nani, all products of the Sporting youth academy.
Cristiano Ronaldo Profile
Full Name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro Birth date: February 5, 1985 Place of Birth: Funchal, Madeira, Portugal Height: 184cm Playing position: Left/right winger, striker, Free role First club: Sporting Lisbon Club: Manchester United International team: Portugal Previous Clubs Sporting Lisbon 2001-2003 Manchester United 2003-Present