Lazio signs Brazilian midfielder Hernanes

Lazio signs Brazilian midfielder Hernanes

Published Aug. 13, 2010 3:55 p.m. ET

Serie A side Lazio has signed Brazil midfielder Hernanes from Sao Paulo.

The Rome-based club agreed a five-year contract with Hernanes after paying Sao Paulo a reported €13.5 million ($17.3 million) for his transfer.

At the player's unveiling Friday, coach Edy Reja noted that Hernanes can play any of the midfield positions.

Hernanes, whose full name is Anderson Hernanes de Carvalho Andrade Lima, recently made his second appearance with Brazil's national team in a 2-0 win over the United States in a friendly Tuesday.

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