America secures Veiga loan deal

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- Mexico's Club America has reached an agreement to sign midfielder Raphael Veiga on loan from Palmeiras, both clubs said on Tuesday.

The 30-year-old Brazil international, who is contracted to Palmeiras until 2028, will be tied to the Liga MX club until the end of the year, with an option to buy.

"Welcome to America, Raphael Veiga. We'll see you on the pitch," the Mexico City