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Nilton Varela signs with Marítimo until June 2028

Portuguese defender Nilton Varela is the latest addition to Marítimo, joining for two seasons from Beerschot VA.

26 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Marítimo announced on Wednesday the signing of 25-year-old Portuguese defender Nilton Varela. Varela leaves Beerschot VA, a club in the Belgian second tier, to join Marítimo for the 2026/27 season.

The club confirmed the deal, emphasizing that the player has signed until June 2028. This move marks the 15th addition to Marítimo's squad this season, reflecting the club's desire to reinforce the team for the upcoming competition.

Nilton Varela is regarded as an important signing by coach Mitchell van der Gaag, who hopes to have the player available in the coming weeks. The Portuguese defender has generated excitement among fans, who are eager to see him in training and future matches.

Marítimo competes in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, and Varela's inclusion in the squad may address defensive needs identified by the technical management. The club aims to improve its performance next season following the conclusion of the previous season.

Varela's club switch was officially announced by various sports news sources, including zerozero.pt and RTP, highlighting the significance of the transfer in the context of the player market.

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