Dynamo Kiev lured Miguel Veloso from Genoa

Miguel Veloso pens four years contract deal with Dynamo Kiev yesterday. The Portugese just returned form European Championship in Ukraine and Poland where his team knocked out in semi-final by Spain.

"I knew that a number of clubs were interested in me, but Dynamo turned out to be the most persuasive," the 26-year-old said. "I liked the fact that they are a club with a rich history and lots of ambition, and I also was excited at the prospect of playing in the UEFA Champions League. The team set the highest possible targets in the league and in Europe. It is very prestigious to play for Dynamo. All these factors affected my final choice."

 The defensive midfielder was a product of Benfica F.C youth system  in 1994-1999 and enters neighbour Sporting Lisbon F.C as professional footballer. He latter then sold to Genoa in Italy where he plays 49 games scoring 2 goals.


Euro 2012 has been a great platform for the Portuguese to shows his ability in ball controls and passes.He'll be joining Niko Kranjcar who sealing a switch last two weeks.