Sheff Utd tie up Brazilian midfielder as fifth summer signing | OneFootball

Sheffield United have made Brazilian midfielder Vinícius Souza their fifth signing of the summer.

The 24-year-old joins the Premier League newcomers from Belgian second tier side Lommel in a reported €12m deal.

Souza, who spent last season on loan with Espanyol, was previously linked with a move to Wolves but has signed a four-year contract with the Blades.

“Vini is athletic, enjoys the defensive side of the game and likes to compete,” said United manager Paul Heckingbottom.

“We know we are getting a good player and he knows what role we want him to perform for us.

“He is someone we have known for a long time, we became aware of him the Christmas before last when I first saw him and we started discussing him.

I’m delighted we’ve been able to get him on a permanent deal, we thought it would only be a loan, but we think he is going to be really important for us this season – and going forward.”

Heckingbottom’s side entertain Crystal Palace at Brammall Lane in their opening Premier League encounter on Saturday.