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Benfica sign veteran goalkeeper Paulo Lopes - 26 June 2012 |
Benfica sign veteran goalkeeper Paulo Lopes on a two year deal.
The ex-Feirense man returns to his old club where he began his career more than 17 years ago.
The 33 year-old joined Benfica in 1997 and left in 2002 without making any league appearances, but boasted a couple of years under the leadership of Michel Preud'homme, who was Benfica's first foreign and highly regarded goalkeeper.
"It's great to be back here and I feel very happy."
"As a professional I always give my best and hope to help the club achieve its aims."
"It was with great pleasure that I had a chance to work with Michel Preud'homme for two seasons, who was one of the best goalkeepers at Benfica, and I tried to learn the most from him."
Paulo Lopes turns 34 on Friday 29th June and has represented other clubs such as Gil Vicente, Salgueiros, Estrela de Amadora and Trofense.
The ex-Feirense man returns to his old club where he began his career more than 17 years ago.
The 33 year-old joined Benfica in 1997 and left in 2002 without making any league appearances, but boasted a couple of years under the leadership of Michel Preud'homme, who was Benfica's first foreign and highly regarded goalkeeper.
"It's great to be back here and I feel very happy."
"As a professional I always give my best and hope to help the club achieve its aims."
"It was with great pleasure that I had a chance to work with Michel Preud'homme for two seasons, who was one of the best goalkeepers at Benfica, and I tried to learn the most from him."
Paulo Lopes turns 34 on Friday 29th June and has represented other clubs such as Gil Vicente, Salgueiros, Estrela de Amadora and Trofense.
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