In a great transfer, he proceeded APOEL!
The Cypriot club announced the acquisition of the versatile midfielder, Pitchywho has written his own distinguished history in Portuguese football with Braga and Benfica.
At the same time, the 34-year-old ace has played for Atlético Madrid, La Coruña, Espanyol, Bacaksehir and Al Wahda, while he has been capped 17 times with Portugal, scoring 3 goals.
Hey #Pizzi welcome. All set up. You are on and in to the game?? #21 #easports #APOELFC #monoAPOEL pic.twitter.com/eNQe5IqkCv
— APOEL FC (@apoelfcofficial) September 7, 2024
The announcement in detail:
The company APOEL FOOTBALL (PUBLIC) LTD announces the start of its cooperation with the football player Luis Miguel Afonso Fernandes or “Pizzi” for short.
He was born on 06/10/1989 (34 years old) and plays as a creative midfielder and winger.
“Pizzi” has played 17 times in the colors of the Portuguese National Team. With his national team, he won the Nations League in 2019.
He is the owner of the Europa League with the shirt of Atlético Madrid, while he has won 4 Portuguese championships, 1 Portuguese cup, 3 Portuguese Super Cups and 3 League Cups.
On a personal level, he has emerged as the top scorer twice. Once in the Europa League (20/21) and once in the Portuguese league (19/20).
In 2017, he was named the best football player of the league.
“Pizzi”, counts 611 matches in all competitions, with 134 goals and 119 assists. He has competed outside his country, in Spain, Turkey and the U.A.E.
We welcome “Pizzi” to APOEL and wish him to celebrate titles and great European successes with the blue and yellow shirt.
Start of collaboration with Luis Miguel #Pizzi
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— APOEL FC (@apoelfcofficial) September 7, 2024
Source: Sport Fm
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