Grêmio sign Cabo Verde World Cup attacker Jovane Cabral on 18-month deal | OneFootball

According to Globo.com, Grêmio have secured the signing of 28-year-old attacking midfielder Jovane Cabral, who played at the 2026 World Cup for Cabo Verde, on an 18-month contract.

Head coach Luís Castro confirmed the arrival after Sunday’s friendly win over Cruzeiro at Mané Garrincha in Brasília. He said Cabral features from the left and through the middle, and added he thinks the player can integrate into a committed squad.

Cabral started twice at the tournament, in the opening draw with Spain and in the round of 32 defeat by Argentina.

He left Estrela Amadora in Portugal when his contract expired in July, and is expected to arrive in Porto Alegre on Tuesday.

The forward came through at Sporting, and has also played for Lazio and Salernitana in Italy, and Olympiacos in Greece.

He becomes Grêmio’s third reinforcement this mid-season, joining centre-back Wallace and centre-forward Matheus Nascimento. The club have a pre-contract in place with midfielder Mandaca of Juventude.

Source: Globo.com