Brazilian starlet on trial with Tranmere.
Thursday 3rd December, 2009
By Richard Ault

Tranmere have taken Brazilian youngster Leonardo on trial as Les Parry and the rest of the coaching staff continue to monitor potential signings ahead of the January transfer window.

Not much is known about the player, only that his first day of training has apparently gone well and he has played alongside Manchester United duo Fabio and Rafael Da Silva in the Brazilian youth setup.

Les Parry will be hoping the youngster impresses and can add something different to the Rovers squad. Typically though, Parry was happy to humour the assembled press:

"He starts today. He's a 19-year old central midfielder and I don't care if he's rubbish or not, he's going to get a contract because having someone playing for us with Leonardo on his back would be brilliant!

"He's played for Brazil at under-15, 16 and 17 level with Rafael and Fabio from Manchester United so he's obviously going to be half decent.

"He'll train with us for a few days so we can have a look at him".