Legia Warszawa has signed a new defensive midfielder. Henrique Arreiol, a youth representative of Portugal, has joined the team.

Who is Henrique Arreiol?

Henrique Arreiol is a 20-year-old defensive midfielder who mainly played for the reserve team of Sporting CP. In the previous season, he played three games in the first team, all after coming on from the bench.

Why is Legia Warszawa interested in Arreiol?

  • He is a creative player who plays as a defensive midfielder, but can also play as a creative number eight. With this transfer, we wanted to think a bit about the future and acquire a player who can join the first team, develop in it, and bring benefits to both the team and the club - said Michał Żewłakow.

What does Arreiol say about his transfer?

Arreiol spoke after signing the contract with Legia Warszawa. He also pointed out that he is a technical player and emphasized that joining the club from the capital is a significant event for him.

  • I am very happy to be able to join a club with such a history. I feel very good with the ball and I would describe myself as a technical player. On the other hand, I also feel good in physical duels, which is why I do well in both attack and defense - he summed up.