“A bit of an unknown quantity” – Bristol City linked with out-of-contract player: The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict’ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

Bristol City, Reading, and Sheffield United are all reportedly keen on Arouca goalkeeper Victor Braga. 

The 30-year-old is out of contract in the summer and, according to the Mail Online, the Championship trio are interested.

But would he be a good signing for City? And do they need him?

We quizzed our FLW writers…

Declan Harte

Braga would bring a lot of experience to the Bristol City squad at 30-years old.

The keeper is well travelled and has moved around the Brazilian divisions a lot over the years before moving to Portugal.

They face strong competition to earn his signature, which bodes well for his talent that he is so sought after.

Braga is also out of contract this summer, which makes the deal quite economically enticing for a side like Bristol City.

This would be a good addition to the squad if the Robins could pull off the deal.

Adam Jones

It depends on Dan Bentley and Max O’Leary’s future as to whether he would be a needed addition at Ashton Gate.

On a free transfer, he could be a good addition with the Robins looking to remain within financial fair play limits.

But at the same time, having three senior goalkeepers on their wage bill won’t be beneficial so one of Bentley or O’Leary will need to go if Braga is to come in.

Braga is a bit of an unknown quantity in England and this is why a move may not be the best for Nigel Pearson’s men, but with a pre-season to adapt to life in England and Championship-quality players, there’s no reason why he can’t be a real success.

At 30, he has plenty of senior