Former Manchester United winger Nani has signed a two-season deal to join Melbourne Victory in Australia's A-League.
Cristiano Ronaldo's friend and ex-teammate won four Premier League titles and the Champions League title during his eight seasons at Manchester United and also played 112 times for Portugal, winning the 2016 European Championship along with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Victory announced the deal on Tuesday, recruiting Nani as the club's marquee player.
"From what I have seen, the fans in Melbourne ... rival the atmosphere in Europe and I'm looking forward to being a part of that on the field in a Victory shirt," Nani said in a statement.
He is joining the A-League from the Italian Serie B club Venezia, where he played 10 games after leaving Major League Soccer's Orlando on a free transfer last November.
Victory coach Tony Popovic said Nani would be "an incredible asset for Melbourne Victory and the entire A-League."
"He has enjoyed an incredibly successful career at both club level and international level," Popovic said. "We believe his quality and experience will be key in achieving our ambitions this season."
The 35-year-old Portuguese star has played for Sporting Lisbon (2005-07, 2014-15, 2018-19), Manchester United (2007-15), Fenerbahçe (2015-16), Valencia (2016-18) and Lazio (2017-18).
lukeiknprt
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U finished 2nd without him, with him u were unable to beat top teams, he ghosted in big games, didn't join with the team when there was a game vs city cause be was afraid 🤣🤣 and now look how good the team is playing without him friendly or not doesn't matter cause with him even in competitions u lose🤣 Tell me how is that an upgrade and no to answer ur 24 goals, max are not even needed and we're against bottom half teams, Lukaku wa la Chelsea top scorer too yet they kicked him away cause he was a problem in the team same was Ronaldo is a problem, personal stats do mean anything 🤣
you are not even ashamed of yourself, city fan comderming cr7 you should be ashamed of yourself
Ahmedolar
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So you can't do a report about Nani without mentioning Ronaldo.
Veubeipu
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U finished 2nd without him, with him u were unable to beat top teams, he ghosted in big games, didn't join with the team when there was a game vs city cause be was afraid 🤣🤣 and now look how good the team is playing without him friendly or not doesn't matter cause with him even in competitions u lose🤣 Tell me how is that an upgrade and no to answer ur 24 goals, max are not even needed and we're against bottom half teams, Lukaku wa la Chelsea top scorer too yet they kicked him away cause he was a problem in the team same was Ronaldo is a problem, personal stats do mean anything 🤣
So you mean Ronaldo should score goals, defend and also play midfield?? Did Lewandoski play like that? Did Arguero play like that?? Top 9 are meant to score goals
cokdlopsz
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Nani you will always be in our hearts . United faithfuls
hesbeklt
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messi have full of security
olasco1800
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Must you mention Ronaldo in this article?
zuziknptuz
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Nani did very well in Manchester United
Rokdeinprs
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Ronaldo name as attached will make Al football followers follow the articles with more excitement and suspense
sirgentlle007
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AF can't do without Ronaldo, they read need to credit him. Ronaldo is brand not just a name
cece1821
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So we don't know Nani you have to say Ronaldo friend and ex team mate, any way you want to sell your article.
Pokbckuy
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hibbcdimns
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Ex Man U player
Cheche5
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, You used the word Ronaldo's friend just to drive people to read this post smiles, is fruitful sometimes to be a friend to celebrities
Swayyyy
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they know that without Ronaldo's name. no one going to read this news. they can say nani going to Australian league [Crylaugh]
😂😂😂
shanzay
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they know that without Ronaldo's name. no one going to read this news. they can say nani going to Australian league [Crylaugh]
Vawcekopsz
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Christian
zokkmorst
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If not Ronaldo the goat Manu would've been relegated simple. Man U management should beg him to stay. He is a legend.
Relegated 🤣🤣🤣, they are fortune they finished 6th with him, if he stays nxt year just pray you will finish above 10th😆
zokkmorst
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U finished 2nd without him, with him u were unable to beat top teams, he ghosted in big games, didn't join with the team when there was a game vs city cause be was afraid 🤣🤣 and now look how good the team is playing without him friendly or not doesn't matter cause with him even in competitions u lose🤣 Tell me how is that an upgrade and no to answer ur 24 goals, max are not even needed and we're against bottom half teams, Lukaku wa la Chelsea top scorer too yet they kicked him away cause he was a problem in the team same was Ronaldo is a problem, personal stats do mean anything 🤣
way*
hioaeiprz
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Goat 🐐
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If not Ronaldo the goat Manu would've been relegated simple. Man U management should beg him to stay. He is a legend.
zokkmorst
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stupid He scored 24 goals for Man United 6 in UCL he is the reason for our R-16 . EPL Top 6 and David De Gea is also
U finished 2nd without him, with him u were unable to beat top teams, he ghosted in big games, didn't join with the team when there was a game vs city cause be was afraid 🤣🤣 and now look how good the team is playing without him friendly or not doesn't matter cause with him even in competitions u lose🤣 Tell me how is that an upgrade and no to answer ur 24 goals, max are not even needed and we're against bottom half teams, Lukaku wa la Chelsea top scorer too yet they kicked him away cause he was a problem in the team same was Ronaldo is a problem, personal stats do mean anything 🤣
AbSixers
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All football and mentoring Ronaldo are 5&6, we all know Nani
wongcarter10
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stupid He scored 24 goals for Man United 6 in UCL he is the reason for our R-16 . EPL Top 6 and David De Gea is also
I've never seen a stupidity fan like dis ass
malienaxi
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Must you mention Ronaldo 😂😂😂
ForcaGoa
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Goat 🐐
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stupid He scored 24 goals for Man United 6 in UCL he is the reason for our R-16 . EPL Top 6 and David De Gea is also
zokkmorst
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Goat 🐐