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Kermit Erasmus seals Vitoria Setubal move

South Africa international Kermit Erasmus has signed for Portuguese top-flight side Vitoria Setubal, the club confirmed on Friday.

Erasmus, 28, had seen his career stalled somewhat since an ill-fated move to Stade Rennes in Ligue 1, and was most recently playing for Swedish side AFC Eskilstuna.

He has signed a two-year contract to play in the elite league in Portugal, and will be the second South African to feature for the club after former Bafana Bafana midfielder Eric Tinkler, who Erasmus reveals was instrumental in his decision to sign.

"When the opportunity arose to come and represent Vitória, I spoke with my former coach [at Orlando Pirates], Eric Tinkler, who gave me the best references of the club," Erasmus told his new team's website.