Blue Square Bet Premier newcomers Fleetwood Town have signed Brazilian-born striker Magno Silva Vieira from Ebbsfleet United.

Manager Micky Mellon told the club website: "He brings an experienced goal-scoring ability, not just in the Conference but in the Football League.

"It's been quite a long chase to bring him in and he's just what we need."

The much-travelled 25-year-old, who began his English career with Wigan, scored more than 20 goals last season.

Voted Blue Square Premier player of the month in January for five goals in five games, he also won the Ebbsfleet supporters' player of the year award.

Mellon added: "Firepower and pace is needed upfront to take the load off the lads.

"It's not just scoring. We haven't created enough chances either."

Vieira will not join the club in time for Saturday's pre-season friendly against SPL side Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

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