With the January window all but over, Bettor.com lists all the main transfers that have happened around Liga Sagres this winter.
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Lucho Gonzalez (From Marseille to FC Porto)
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899. Gonzalez was a pivotal cog in the Les Phoceens machine but this season his performances have been relatively subdued.
His decline coupled with the rise of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alou-Diarra-c5259 severely restricted his game time at Stade Vélodrome, prompting Marseille to farm him out.
The 31-year-old expressed interest in returning to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fernando-Belluschi-c13628.
Gonzalez’s deal runs till the summer of 2014 and has a €10 million buyout clause.
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The Austrian striker became http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vitor-c36281 Pereira’s 2nd signing of the winter after he agreed to pen a 3 ½ year contract at the helm.
Janko comes with a fierce reputation as a consistent goal poacher and his hugely impressive tally of 34 goals in 65 appearances is no mean feat.
Having plyed his trade with Redbull Salzburg and gained considerable European experience over the years, the 28-year-old will be a warm welcome to the side, who have been struggling for goals in the past few months.
Yannick Djalo (Free Transfer to Benfica)
The former Sporting Lisbon man has made a switch to Estadio da Luz after being out of contract since the summer.
Djalo was initially on his way to Nice in closing stages of the summer window, but FIFA rejected the transfer as it was registered after the time limit. The 25-year-old then returned to Lisbon, only to find out that he was no longer a part of Domingos Paciencia’s plans.
After training with the Lions for the past few months, he has committed his future to Benfica and will be looking to make his debut in the club’s League Cup tie against Maritimo on the 4th of February.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Zakaria-Labyad-c37796 (PSV Eindhoven to Sporting Lisbon)
The talented 18-year-old has agreed to sign for the Lions after his contract with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/PSV-c40281 Eindhoven expires this summer.
Labyad, a U-23 Moroccan International, has scored 5 times this term in only 7 appearances for the Eredivisie outfit and will continue to stay with them, until officially making his move to Estadio Jose Alvalade in the summer.
Xandao (Sao http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paulo-c29431 to Sporting Lisbon) (loan)
The Brazilian defender has committed his future to the Lisbon giants with an 18-month deal, which can be made permanent if he impresses Domingos Paciencia.
Speaking to reporters, Xandao revealed his delight upon joining the Sportinguistas and revealed his lofty ambitions of making his mark at the helm.
"I am honoured and happy to represent this big club which is Sporting. My goal is to make my mark in the history of his club and win titles. I know that it may take some time to adapt but since we speak the same language it can faster."
Sporting’s backline is the position which needed major recruits and the club have addressed that issue with the acquisition of the 23-year-old.
Sebastian Ribas (Genoa to Sporting Lisbon) (loan)
Uruguayan International, Sebastian Ribas, became the 2nd player to arrive at Sporting on loan, following in the footsteps of Xandao.
However unlike his Brazilian counterpart, the attacker will only have till the end of the campaign to showcase his talents and earn a permanent stay in Lisbon.
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