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Ex-Manchester United winger Nani joins Serie A side Venezia on free transfer with an 18-month deal after his contract ended with Orlando City in MLS

Former Manchester United star Nani has joined Serie A strugglers Venezia on a free transfer.

Nani's future was unknown following the expiration of his contract with MLS side Orlando City in November, but Venezia have confirmed the Portuguese is returning to top-flight European football.

The 35-year-old spent three productive seasons with Orlando, during which he scored 28 goals and provided 23 assists in 77 appearances. He was named an MLS All-Star in both 2019 and 2021.

Ex-Manchester United winger Nani has joined Venezia on a free transfer from Orlando City

Venezia have agreed an 18-month deal with Nani through until the end of the 2022/23 season, and will hope he can lift them from their current dire predicament.