New York Red Bulls has signed Juninho Pernambucano

New York Red Bulls has signed Juninho Pernambucano from Brazilian side Vasco da Gama.

Juninho played under current Red Bulls' global sporting director Gerard Houllier and won seven league titles during his eight years in France with Lyon.

Speaking to the club’s official website Andy Roxburgh said: “Juninho is a world-class player who our global sporting director, Gerard Houllier, and I have known and admired for many years.

“Aside from being a top dead-ball specialist and a tremendous talent, Juninho is a fantastic professional both on and off the field. He is in great physical shape and we think he can make a positive impact for us in 2013.”