Manager Micky Mellon has moved to strengthen his front line in readiness for Fleetwood Town’s debut in the Blue Square Bet Premier.
Magno Silva Vieira scored over twenty goals in the Conference National last season for relegated Ebbsfleet United.
The Brazilian-born striker won the January Blue Square Premier player of the month award, after scoring five goals in five games. He also won the club's supporters` player of the year award in 2009/10.
Vieira started his career with Wigan Athletic and has also appeared Carlisle United, Barnet and Crawley Town.
Mellon said he welcomes the additional attacking option: “We’re absolutely delighted to bring Magno on board. It’s been quite a long chase to bring him in and he’s just what we need. Firepower and pace is needed upfront to take the load off the lads.
“He brings an experienced goalscoring ability, not just in the Conference but in the Football League as well. This is a very exciting signing for the football club.”
Town has drawn blanks in their last three pre-season games and Mellon will be looking for improvements in front of goal.
“It’s not just scoring. We haven’t created enough chances either. Fine tuning is the job at the moment. None of team selections have been with the intention of winning a football game. Actual minutes on the pitch is all important right now and accommodating the varying playing styles we have available due to the strength of the squad.
“Magno definitely brings that goal scoring ability. I expect to see him in training next week.”
However, Vieira will not join the club in time for this Saturday’s pre-season friendly against Scottish top flight club Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
