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Leonardo Da Silva Lopes, ex-Cercle Brugge, signed a 3.5-year contract with Ghent during the Christmas period. The Portuguese midfielder was unable to capitalize on his strong season with the Association last year with a transfer, meaning he was suddenly a free player.

“He is a type of midfielder that we did not have in our ranks yet,” sports manager Arnar Vidarsson explained the choice for Lopes. Wondering if he can immediately (re)confirm all the good things.