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Brazil's Fluminense agree deal for Napoli defender Henrique

Xinhua, December 28, 2015 Adjust font size:

Brazil's Fluminense have signed former Brazil international centre-back Henrique from Napoli, local media reported on Sunday.

   The 29-year-old has endured an injury-interrupted year and has not played for the Italian Serie A club since May. 

   Fluminense agreed to acquire 100% of the defender's economic rights for two million euros, Brazil's Globo newspaper said.

   The Rio de Janeiro outfit also secured highly rated teenage striker Richarlison, the report said. 

   The 18-year-old was a revelation in Brazil's Serie B last season, scoring nine goals for America Mineiro.  Endi