Aris Signs Portuguese Goalkeeper Ricardo Velho on Four-Year Deal

Greek football club Aris Thessaloniki has officially announced the signing of Portuguese goalkeeper Ricardo Velho on a four-year deal. The 27-year-old joins from Portuguese club SC Farense, where he spent four seasons, making 106 appearances.

Velho earned recognition as the best goalkeeper in the Portuguese league during the 2023-24 season. Last season, he also had a stint on loan at Turkish club Genclerbirligi, playing 24 matches. His career began in the youth academies of several Portuguese clubs before professional steps at Braga B and Farense.

His impressive performances led to his first call-up to the Portuguese national team in October 2024 for UEFA Nations League matches. He became the first player from Farense to be called up to the national squad and was also part of the squad for the recent World Cup.

Upon signing, Velho expressed his enthusiasm: "I am happy to be part of the Aris family. I don't like to talk much. The only thing I can promise is that I will do everything to help the team, so that we have a very good year, achieve our goals, and make our fans happy."

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I am happy to be part of the Aris family. I don't like to talk much. The only thing I can promise is that I will do everything to help the team, so that we have a very good year, achieve our goals, and make our fans happy.