Renan enters No1 running at Valencia
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
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Valencia CF have signed Brazilian goalkeeper Renan Brito Soares from SC Internacional as they prepare to learn their UEFA Cup first round fate in Friday's draw.
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Stiff competition
The 23-year-old arrives at the Mestalla on a four-year deal to replace Santiago Cañizares, following the veteran's summer retirement, and will provide stiff competition for German goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand. No details have been released regarding the transfer fee for Renan, who helped Brazil win a bronze medal at the recent Olympic football tournament in Beijing. Valencia earned their place in Thursday's UEFA Cup first round draw as winners of the Copa del Rey last season.
