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Toulouse plump for Paulo Machado

Thursday, July 2, 2009

UEFA Europa League play-off participants Toulouse FC have signed midfielder Paulo Machado from FC Porto on a four-year contract after he impressed with AS Saint-Etienne on loan last season.

Paulo Machado celebrates scoring for St-Etienne in Ligue 1 last season
Paulo Machado celebrates scoring for St-Etienne in Ligue 1 last season ©Getty Images

UEFA Europa League play-off participants Toulouse FC have signed defensive midfielder Paulo Machado from FC Porto on a four-year contract.

French experience
The 23-year-old moves for an undisclosed fee after spending last season in Ligue 1 on loan at AS Saint-Etienne where he took part in 35 top-flight games. "The club were in touch with me every day during my holidays," said Paulo Machado. "That gave me my desire to come here especially with Toulouse playing in the Europa League, which will be good for me."

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