Académico de Viseu announced the signing of Cristian Ferreira, a 26-year-old Argentinian central midfielder. Ferreira arrives from Argentinos Juniors and signed a contract until June 2027, with an option for two more seasons. He will now live in Viseu, which is his first experience outside Argentina. When asked if he was interested in playing in the first division for Académico, Cristian Ferreira said he had no doubt and that any player in his situation would want to play in Europe and in a league recognized worldwide. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €225k. Ferreira has previously earned 5 caps and scored 3 goals for the Argentina U20 national team.