AEL Limassol reaches agreement with Portuguese midfielder Cafu

AEL Limassol has reached a full agreement to sign Portuguese midfielder Carlos Miguel Ribeiro Dias, known as Cafu. The 1.85-meter tall player, reported to be either 32 or 33 years old by various sources, is expected to become the new leader in the team's midfield. The club intends to utilize his experience from various European leagues to strengthen both the defensive and central midfield positions.

Cafu, who began his career in the Benfica youth system, has a diverse professional background. He played for Vitoria Guimaraes before moving to France to join Lorient and Metz. His career also includes a successful stint at Legia Warsaw, where he won two Polish league titles and one cup, followed by spells at Olympiacos in Greece, Nottingham Forest in England, and most recently Kasimpasa in Turkey, where he played in 2024. The move to the Limassol club marks his latest effort to provide tactical solutions in the center of the pitch.

While sources differ on the player's exact age, the consensus among reports is that his arrival is a significant tactical acquisition for AEL. No further details regarding the duration of his contract or official presentation date were disclosed in the reports.