Morais joins NEUFC ranks
Brazil midfielder Manoel Morais Amorim is the latest addition to the NorthEast United FC squad for the third edition of the Indian Super League. The 31year- old, who plied his trade with CBR Vasco da Gama in the Brazilian Serie A in the past, has also turned out for clubs such as Corinthians, Atlético Paranaense and Atletico Mineiro in Brazil.
Morais’ form also earned him a call- up to the Brazil national team in 2006. While playing for Corinthians, Amorim helped them to regain promotion to the top division from Campeonato Brasileiro Serie B in 2008.
Defined by pace, tactical awareness and an eye for goal, Morais will be keen to make an impact and aid NEUFC in their bid to qualify for the playoffs this season, the club said.
According to NEUFC head coach Sergio Farias, Morais was a key signing for the Highlanders whose skills will sharpen the club’s attack this season.
“I am on the lookout for players who can seamlessly fit into the philosophy that we are trying to instill at the club.
“Morais is a two- footed player with experience, technical ability and a knack for scoring. I hope that he will do well for us,” Farias said.
Added NEUFC director of football Ardeshir Jeejeebhoy, “Sergio has been identifying the potential pieces of the jigsaw and we are lending him all our support. I am happy that we have been able to secure Morais, who Sergio felt would be an important asset this season.”
Morais is the second Brazilian to join the club ranks after Mailson Alves. The club have already secured the services of key domestic figures like Subrata Paul and Nirmal Chettri.