Fenerbahçe officially complete and announce the signing of Aston Villa's Brazil international center-back Diego Carlos..

Fenerbahçe announced on its official website on Thursday that the club has officially completed the signing of Aston Villa's Brazil international center-back Diego Carlos.

According to the Turkish Süper Lig giants' official statement, Carlos has signed on a three-and-a-half-year contract with the club which runs until the summer of 2028.

About Diego Carlos

Diego Carlos, 31, was born on March 15, 1993 in Barra Bonita, São Paulo, Brazil. He is 1.86 meters tall and plays as a center back.

Carlos played for the youth academies of América de Rio Preto and Desportivo Brasil when he was a young. In 2012, he moved to São Paulo, but was immediately loaned to Paulista and Madureira.

In July 2014, Carlos joined Estoril as a free agent, but was immediately loaned-out to Porto B.

After returning to the club following his loan spell in the summer of the following year, Carlos completed his Estoril first-team debut in August 2015.

In August 2016, Carlos joined Nantes for €2 million.

During his three-year spell with Les Canaris, Carlos became one of the biggest contributors who helped Nantes' successfully avoided relegation.

In July 2019, Carlos joined Sevilla for €15 million.

During his three-year spell with Los Nervionenses, Carlos won the UEFA Europa League once with the club.

In July 2022, Carlos joined Aston Villa for £26 million.

During his two-and-a-half-year stint with the Villans, Carlos played 58 times for the Premier League powerhouse in all competitions, scoring 1 goal and assisting 1 time.