Ural Ekaterinburg officially signed defender Italo from Santa Clara on season-long loan.

21-year-old player is second Brazilian to be signed by Ural this summer joining Guilherme Schettine, came earlier from Braga. There were no players from Brazil in the club in the past seasons.

In 2022/23 season Italo played 12 matches for Santa Clara in Portuguese Primeira Liga and added two more in Portuguese League Cup.