Joaozinho signed with FC Sochi

FC Sochi announced the signing of ex-Krasnodar and Dynamo Moscow midfileder Joaozinho.

The Brazilian-born moved to Russia in 2011. He spent seven seasons with FC Krasnodar and became RPL bronze medalist in 2014/15 season. Joaozinho takes 4th position in club's history with 217 games overall. Two last seasons the 31-year-old midfielder played for Dynamo.

In 2016 Joaozinho got Russian citizenship.