Former Hoffenheim goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand has signed a contract with Sporting until June 2013.
Shot-stopper moves to Portugal on three-year deal
Former Hoffenheim goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand has signed a contract with Portuguese giants Sporting until June 2013.
The seven-time Germany international has moved to Portugal on a Bosman transfer after he had cancelled his contract with Hoffenheim in the summer.
Hildebrand, 31, is excited by the challenge of playing for Europa League participants Sporting.
He told
Kicker: "I am extremely pleased to see this finally being agreed. I am now aware of my future.
"I am looking forward to representing Sporting. It is a really big club in a good league."
Hildebrand had joined Hoffenheim on a free transfer from Primera Liga outfit Valencia in January 2009.
