According to Globo.com, Avaí has acquired midfielder Cristiano from Ponte Preta. Cristiano played for Ponte Preta in this year's Paulistão, where he was the team's number 10. During the state championship, the 39-year-old started three matches and scored one goal. He will be the most experienced player in the Avaí squad and is already registered for the club in the Daily Information Bulletin (BID).