Following today's announcement that Sporting KC has signed winger Gerso Fernandes as a Designated Player, Manager Peter Vermes spoke with media about a variety of topics. Read the transcript of the conference call below:
On the signing of Gerso Fernandes:
“Kerry (Zavagnin) and our scout in Portugal identified him about a year or two ago. He was on our depth chart for some time and the problem was that at the time there was no way for us to do a deal. The timing became right and we were able to get it done.”
On if the Fernandes signing required a transfer fee:
“That’s part of it, yes.