Former Tottenham and Brazil midfielder Sandro came out of retirement to join Southern League Premier Central club Harborough Town.

The seventh-placed team beat Tonbridge Angels in the FA Cup on Saturday and will face League One Reading in the second round.

Sandro, 35, He joined Tottenham in 2010 from Brazilian team Internacional. and spent four seasons with the Premier League club.

He also played for Queens Park Rangers, West Brom and Genoa, and made 17 appearances for Brazil.

Sandro last played for Brazilian team Goias in 2020.

He announced his retirement from football in September 2023. in a post on Instagram., external

Harborough manager Mitch Austin said the signing was “completely incredible” and he was “surprised” by Sandro’s decision.

“I had a chance chat with Sandro a few weeks ago and we started talking football, I told him about Harborough Town FC and the journey we were on and he has been messaging me to sign ever since,” he said. club website., external