The rumors reached early in the morning and, on Friday afternoon, Venice confirmed the signing of former Portuguese international Nani, who has signed a contract with the Italian emblem until the end of next season.
In a statement, recently promoted Veneza, who currently occupies 17th place in the championship (one point above the waterline), welcomes the Portuguese winger. At 35, Nani is back in Italian football, having played for Lazio on loan from Valencia in 2017/18.
Between 2019 and 2021, the player trained at Sporting played in the MLS, at the service of Orlando City, and arrives at Venice as a free player after the end of his contract with the North American team.
Nani joins Venezia FC.
One of the most talented wingers of his generation, with honors including a European Championship, a Champions League, four Premier League titles, and three Portuguese Cups, Nani signs through 2022/23.https://t.co/7Qb54EVmWP#OrangeBlackGreen ?????? pic.twitter.com/wsNm23OVH9
– Venezia FC (@VeneziaFC_EN) January 14, 2022
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