Cagliari have announced the signing of Portugal defender Bruno Alves on a two-year deal.
The 34-year-old has agreed to move to Serie A on a free transfer after the expiry of his contract with Fenerbahce.
"Bruno Alves has signed a contract to tie him to Cagliari until June 30, 2018," a club statement released on Monday confirmed.
"The Rossoblu have ensured the presence on the pitch of a real warrior, who is used to facing the toughest strikers in the world and will asset great aggressiveness, personality, technique, and boundless physical power."
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Alves has won league titles with Porto, Zenit and Fenerbahce during an impressive European career.
The centre-back, who was sent off in Portugal's friendly defeat to England last Thursday for a high challenge on Harry Kane, is part of Fernando Santos's squad for the Euro 2016 finals.
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