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Wednesday 1 February 2012 13:57, UK

Liverpool add Joao Carlos Teixeira to their academy
Image: Liverpool add Joao Carlos Teixeira to their academy

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Sporting teenager Joao Carlos Teixeira for an undisclosed transfer fee.

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Teixeira joins Liverpool's academy from Sporting

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Sporting teenager Joao Carlos Teixeira for an undisclosed transfer fee. The midfielder Portuguese youth international joins their academy after the formalities of his transfer were completed. The 19-year-old first appeared on the club's radar after impressing against the Merseysiders in the NextGen series in August. Teixeira had yet to make a first-team appearance for Sporting and it was understood their financial issues dictated their decision to sell. Meanwhile, the Reds have confirmed the departure of Martin Hansen to Danish side Viborg FF. The 21-year-old linked up with the club's academy from Brondby in 2006.

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