Brazilian full back Maicon has been snapped up by newly-promoted Avai after leaving Roma almost a year ago.
The 35-year-old was a free agent last June after seeing his contract out at the Stadio Olimpico following a three-year stint in the Italian capital.
Now Avai have recruited the veteran right back as they look to bolster their defence for the Brazilian Serie A season.
Maicon moved to Roma after an ill-fated spell at Manchester City, where he turned out only 13 times in a season blighted by injury and cemented firmly behind Pablo Zabaleta in the pecking order.