Foxes snare Benfica ace

09 July 2010 18:01
Paulo Sousa has made his first signing as Leicester manager by securing the services of defender Miguel Vitor from Benfica on a season-long loan deal. Sousa, who was named as Nigel Pearson's successor at the Walkers Stadium on Tuesday, has moved quickly to bring the Portugal Under-21 international to England, fighting off the services of several other clubs and he is delighted to have landed his highly-rated countryman. "Miguel is a young player that has a good background and already has plenty of experience," he told the club's official website, www.lcfc.com. "He has good communication and leadership skills and reads the game well. He is a powerful defender and will help improve the squad." Vitor, 21, added: "This is a big opportunity for me. The club have a Portuguese coach which is a big help because he knows me and he knows my qualities. "I hope to play well and help Leicester into the Premier League."

Source: PA