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Minnesota United confirm signing of Brazilian midfielder Fernando Bob

Minnesota United have confirmed the signing of Brazilian defensive midfielder Fernando Bob.

Once he obtains his P1 Visa and ITC, Bob, 30, will join fellow Brazilians Ibson and Maximiano with the Loons.

Can you hear the drums, Fernando? #MNUFC signs Brazilian defensive midfielder Fernando Bob pic.twitter.com/VbXLQWAR2Z

"Fernando Bob has a very physical presence, a great range of passing and a lovely left foot," head coach Adrian Heath said. "He first came across my radar in 2015 when he played for Ponte Preta.

"We played a friendly game [against them], so I've known about him for quite a long time.