DOHA: Brazilian midfielder Cícero Santos has arrived in Doha tofinalize

an 18-month dealwith Qatar Stars League (QSL) outfit Al Gharafa, itemerged

on Monday.

The 30-year-old Fluminense playmaker will undergo a compulsory medical

before being unveiled as Al Gharafa’s new player.

A press conference will soon be scheduled for the striker, the club

said on Monday.

During his time at Fluminense, Cícero proved himself to be a versatile player.

He featured as an attacking midfielder, a defensive midfielder, a wide

player and a striker.

Cícero featured heavily in Fluminense’s Copa Libertadores Campaign of

2008, scoring vital goals in the group stages, including a beautiful

free kick in the 6–0 demolition of Arsenal de Sarandí at the Maracana

in Rio de Janeiro.

Al Gharafa is also set to unveil new signing Christian Bolanos

Navarro, the club said on Monday.

The Costa Rican since his international debut in 2005, Bolanos has

earned 60 international caps and played at two FIFA World Cups.