Bruno Alves: Norwich City sign Brazil Under-20 defender on loan from Cruzeiro

Norwich City have signed Cruzeiro defender Bruno Alves on a season-long loan with the option to make the move permanent.

The Brazil Under-20 international has played through the youth ranks for his club side but has yet to make his senior debut.

“He is a player of real potential,” Canaries sporting director Ben Knapper told the club website., external

“Whilst it will of course be a process for him to adapt to both our club and English football more broadly, he is an exciting talent with an extremely high ceiling.

“He is a player we have followed for a considerable amount of time.”

The 20-year-old is the Canaries’ first signing of the summer.