Luke Williams added the Portuguese to his midfield options. Swansea City has confirmed the signing of Goncalo Franco.
The Portuguese midfielder has signed a four-year contract with SA1 for an unknown amount.
The 23-year-old, who is moving to South Wales from Moreirense, sent out a farewell message to supporters last night, and things have moved quickly since.
He becomes head coach Luke Williams’ first signing of the summer, which supporters believe will be the first of many new additions.
“We want to have a squad that is energetic and intense. That is extremely crucial, and from what we’ve seen, Gonçalo possesses it in plenty,” said Swans manager Williams.
“We’ve seen his quality as well; he’s demonstrated some fantastic deeds to create and score goals.
“He is aggressive, and he is not afraid to tackle and compete for the ball.” He’s an offensive player with defensive tendencies. 
“After all of that, he is also a young man who is hungry and has ambition.”He wants to advance his career and is not frightened to take this step into a new culture and nation.
“When I spoke with him, I got the impression that as a club, with the principles we hold, we would be able to relate to him, and he to us.
“Nobody should underestimate the significance of it, and we are excited.
to get him out on the training pitch and allow him to develop relationships with his teammates.” “I spoke with the coach, and he emanated positivity from the beginning. “This was fantastic and made me want to be one of his players right away,” Franco stated.
“The club is supportive to young players and has a long history. Because of this, I was inspired to come here to better myself and fulfill my goals.
“When I learned that Swansea was interested in my work, I was overjoyed, and I can’t wait to get started.
“When I arrived here, I noticed right away that the club has excellent amenities; it has everything and lacks nothing.
“Everything is here to help support the players, including me, to achieve the aims of the club and be the best they can be.”
South Korean star winger Eom Ji-sung is also expected to join the club, with the attacker currently reported to be in the UK.
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