TFC sign Brazilian defender

Toronto FC signed defender Auro Alvaro da Cruz Junior on loan Tuesday.

The deal will take the 22- year- old Brazilian player, who’s known simply as “Auro,” from the Brazilian club Sao Paulo FC with an option to buy. Auro has represented Brazil at both the U- 17 and U- 20 championships.

He’s also made a combined 34 appearances in Brazil’s Serie A and Campeonato Paulista leagues over three seasons with Sao Paulo FC.