It appears that another Brazilian will be heading to Orlando.
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After various reports surfaced, linking ex-Real Madrid striker Julio Baptista to MLS side Orlando City SC, one of the club’s existing players spilled the beans on the 34-year old’s arrival.
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Former Brazil teammate Kaka welcomed Baptista to Orlando on social media, despite the team not yet confirming the move.
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Another life and career moment that we'll course together! Welcome @J_Baptista81 to @OrlandoCitySC #thebeast #labestia
— Kaka (@KAKA) March 22, 2016
Baptista spent the last three seasons with Cruzeiro, who plays in Brazil’s Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, before leaving the club in December.
The Eastern Conference side has already added another former teammate of Kaka’s this offseason, in AC Milan midfielder Antonio Nocerino.
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With Orlando City out of action this weekend due to the international break, expect a move to be announced in the coming days. The club could be forming a very nice partnership with young striker Cyle Larin already torching opposing MLS defenses.
