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Former Chelsea star Ricardo Carvalho joins Oscar at Shanghai SIPG as he seals reunion with Andre Villas-Boas

Ricardo Carvalho has become the latest big-name footballer to finalise a move to the Chinese Super League with the Portuguese defender joining Shanghai SIPG.

The experienced centre back has signed a one-year deal with Andre Villas-Boas' side to follow in the footsteps of fellow stars Oscar and Hulk.

Shanghai SIPG have snapped up the former Chelsea and Real Madrid ace on a free transfer after the 38-year-old was released by French outfit Monaco.

Ricardo Carvalho has finalised a move to Chinese Super League sideu00a0Shanghai SIPG
Ricardo Carvalho has finalised a move to Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG
The former Chelsea defender worked with Andre Villas-Boas during his time in England
The former Chelsea defender worked with Andre Villas-Boas during his time in England

Villas-Boas, who worked with Carvalho during his time as Jose Mourinho's assistant at Chelsea, previously said of the veteran: 'I have a good relationship with Carvalho, who has a wonderful professional career.