Quakes acquire defensive midfielder Ronaldo Vieira
Vieira, 27, is signed through 2026 with options for 2027 and 2028 and will occupy an international roster slot.
The Guinea-Bissau native recorded one assist in 21 matches (12 starts) for Sampdoria in Serie B in 2024-25.
"I'm very excited to be coming to San Jose and play in front of the Earthquakes fans," Vieira said in a news release. "I describe myself as a ball-winner--a guy who breaks the other team's attack and then just give it to the guys who can go and get the goals. I think we can make that final push into the playoffs."
Before joining Sampdoria in 2018, the former England youth international played for Leeds United from 2016-18.
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