Nani joins MLS side Orlando

Former Manchester United winger Nani has joined Orlando City on a three-year deal, the MLS outfit announced on Monday.

Portugal international Nani arrives in Orlando as a designated player on a free transfer from Portuguese side Sporting CP.

The 32-year-old, who won four Premier League titles and the Champions League during his time at United, only re-joined boyhood club Sporting for a third spell in July.

“This is an exciting day for our organisation,” said Orlando executive vice-president of soccer operations Luiz Muzzi. “Nani brings tremendous experience to our roster.

“He’s a dynamic winger with quality abilities to move and cross the ball, impact games and lead the offensive play.”

Don’t mind us, we’re just a tad hype right now. #VamosOrlando | #WelcomeNani pic.twitter.com/g60RAgZkfX

— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) February 18, 2019

Nani has struggled to settle since leaving United in 2015, spending time at Sporting, Turkish giants Fenerbahce, LaLiga side Valencia and Serie A outfit Lazio.

The veteran has amassed 112 international appearances for Portugal, while he was part of the nation’s triumphant Euro 2016 campaign.

Need that @luisnani #BringTheNoise kit?

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— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) February 18, 2019

Nani will add some star quality to Orlando, who have not reached the MLS playoffs since joining the league in 2015, after Kaka’s departure in 2017.