Mumbai Aug 31 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) franchise Mumbai City FC on Friday confirmed the signing of Portuguese international Paulo Machado on a one-year deal.
The 32-year-old becomes the fifth foreign recruit for Jorge Costa s team.
An experienced campaigner in some of Europe s most elite competitions Machado joins Mumbai City off the back of a successful campaign with Portuguese side CD Aves winning the Taça de Portugal.
Machado made his first move outside Portugal when he signed on loan for French side AS Saint-Étienne. After impressing in the French Ligue 1 he joined Toulouse ahead of the 2009-10 season and went on to play for Les Violets for three seasons.
"Paulo has been a household name in top level Portuguese and European football for many years now. He brings with him so many years of experience and a strong winning mentality " Costa said.
"Paulo was only breaking in during my time at Porto but it was all there to be seen even 14 years ago. I am excited to work with him once again and I m confident he can be an important figure in this side " he added.

--IANS tri/bg