Brazilian full-back Vanderson commits five years with AS Monaco – AS Monaco

AS Monaco have announced the signing for five years of Vanderson, the 20-year-old Brazilian right-back, from Grêmio Porto Alegre.

AS Monaco are pleased to announce the arrival of Vanderson de Oliveira Campos, said Vanderson, 20. The native of Rondonapolis has initialed a five-year contract in favor of the Monegasque club. Born on June 21, 2001, Vanderson joined the training center of Grêmio Porto Alegre in 2018, where he first played with the U18s of the Tricolor club.

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More than 50 pro matches with Grêmio

Trained as a midfielder, Vanderson quickly distinguished himself and joined the first team as a right-back. He made his professional debut on December 27, 2020 during a success for his family against Atlético Goianense (2-1). Before signing a first goal in the top flight a few days later, against Bahia (2-1).

Modern and attacking full-back, Vanderson has just completed a full season with Grêmio. Author of 52 matches (4 goals, 3 assists), he also made his Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana debuts, Champions League and Europa League equivalents in South America. His performances also allowed him to be recently called up with the U20 selection of Brazil.

> Oleg Petrov, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer:
“It is with great pleasure that we welcome Vanderson to AS Monaco. The season he has just played has allowed him to demonstrate very interesting potential. For the club, this is an important long-term move that also allows us to strengthen the workforce for the second part of the season and the three competitions in which AS Monaco is involved. “

> Paul Mitchell, Sporting Director:
“We are very happy to welcome Vanderson to AS Monaco. He is a very dynamic and forward-looking defender, generous in his efforts, able to bring his technical qualities to the opposing half of the field and to be decisive. Vanderson is a talented and ambitious young player, who made the choice of Monaco despite the interest of several top clubs. We are convinced that he will find here the ideal environment to allow him to fully express his potential while bringing added value to a competitive group. Welcome him! “

> Vanderson:
“I am very happy to join AS Monaco, a historic club in the French championship with an important European dimension. It is also a club in which many Brazilians have shone. I am very happy to have this opportunity to join a very beautiful project. I thank the Club for the confidence it places in me and the Grêmio for having accompanied me so far. I am determined to work to integrate as quickly as possible and bring my qualities to the group. “

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– AS Monaco ?? (@AS_Monaco) January 1, 2022