Santa Clara announced the signing of Tiago Ribeiro, a 24-year-old Portuguese midfielder, for the 2026/27 season. The player joins from Feirense and signs a three-year contract, until 2029.

Who is Tiago Ribeiro?

Tiago Ribeiro is a Portuguese midfielder who had a divided formation between Monaco and FC Porto. He scored two goals and provided three assists in 32 games played for the club from Santa Maria da Feira last season.

Why is this transfer important for Santa Clara?

The signing of Tiago Ribeiro is an important reinforcement for Santa Clara, which currently occupies 13th place in the Primeira Liga, with 36 points, 9 wins, 9 draws and 16 losses in 34 games, and a goal difference of -9. The club lost the last two games, including the 1-0 defeat to FC Porto on May 16, 2026.

What did Tiago Ribeiro say about the transfer?

Tiago Ribeiro stated that he is very happy to represent the colors of Santa Clara and the Azores, and thanked everyone for the trust placed in him. He also expressed his pride in representing the club.

Santa Clara is 52 points behind leader FC Porto in the Primeira Liga, and needs reinforcements like Tiago Ribeiro to improve its position in the table. With the signing of Tiago Ribeiro, the club hopes to improve its performance in the next season.