Bruno Alves is the new signing for Criciúma, a move that was previously reported by ge. The Brazilian defender, who played for Cuiabá for the last two seasons, underwent medical examinations this week and was officially announced by the club, known as Tigre, on Thursday. The 34-year-old is already training with the squad but will only be available for the Série B do Brasileiro as the registration period for the Campeonato Catarinense has closed. This transfer is his return to Santa Catarina football after nearly a decade, having also played for clubs like Figueirense, São Paulo, and Grêmio. His contract with the club is valid until 31/12/2026, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €250k.