Fluminense signs defender Vieira

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Fluminense signed defender Bruno year contract.

Vieira, 26, played the last two seasons at Figueirense in Brazil's top flight. His contract with Fluminense starts in early January, pending a physical next week to complete the deal.

Fluminense revealed on its website that Vieira would help replace Mariano, who is set to join French side Bordeaux.