VANCOUVER, BC - Vancouver Whitecaps FC bolstered their midfield on Friday, acquiring 22-year-old Caio Alexandre (kai-o ah-le-shan-drey) via transfer from Brazilian club Botafogo FR. Caio Alexandre has agreed to a four-year contract through 2024. The Brazilian will officially join the roster pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate, medical, work permit, and visa.
“We are very pleased to welcome Caio Alexandre, who embraced our vision here in Vancouver, despite him also having offers from clubs in Brazil,” said Axel Schuster, Whitecaps FC chief executive officer and sporting director. “We are building a young, energetic team with a very clear identity and expectation.