Everson has left Nice for Benfica
Portuguese Cup holders SL Benfica have continued their preparations for the UEFA Champions League by signing Brazilian midfield player Everson from OGC Nice.
Champions League campaign
The 28-year-old has spent two seasons with Nice, having previously played for VfL Osnabrück in German regional football. He has signed a four-year contract, and having not played for Nice in the 2004 UEFA Intertoto Cup but to an adductor injury will be eligible for Benfica's Champions League campaign, which begins with a third qualifying round tie against RSC Anderlecht this month.
'This transfer is fantastic'
Everson said: This transfer is fantastic for me. Benfica are one of the best European clubs and this move is like a prize for all the work I have been doing."
Source: Uefa.com
