Marco Túlio has left Sporting Clube de Portugal to join Central Coast Mariners for an undisclosed fee.
The duration of the contract was not revealed by the Mariners. However, reports suggest it being a one-year deal. The Brazilian left Lisbon with a year left in his contract.
The 24-year-old has represented the likes of Atlético Mineiro, Sporting CP and KSV Roeselare. He has also represented the Brazil U-17 side on five occasions.
The MAriners announced: “The Central Coast Mariners are pleased to announce the signing of Brazilian forward Marco Tulio, following his departure from Sporting Clube de Portugal.
“The 24-year-old joins as the clubs last visa signing of the window, with the Brazilian coming to the Coast with high regard.”
“We are delighted. Obviously, we work hard on our recruitment and Marco is a player that we identified a long time ago,” Montgomery said.
“We worked hard and with the help of his agent we managed to release him from his contract at Sporting. He is definitely going to add attacking power to the front line.
“Look at Beni Nkololo’s impact last season and all of the visa boys that have come in this year. They are all a young age, and we are bringing them in to hopefully develop them so that they can reach their full potential.
“They are exciting talents whose future is at the very top level.”
“I was excited by the project that was proposed. And the technical team, Nick, Sergio and all of the coaches,” Tulio said.
“I am coming into a team that is almost finished their pre-season. So I am ready to join and participate with the team as soon as I can. I am excited to be here and ready to contribute to the team this season.”
