A last-minute move for Aris, which bolstered its midfield with the signing of Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Pereira Folia.
The 24-year-old soccer player signed a contract through the end of the 2026–27 season, with the “Greens” retaining the right to extend the deal for another three years.
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The announcement in full: “Aris Limassol announces the signing of Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Pereira Folia.
The 24-year-old (born March 23, 2002) central midfielder has signed a contract through the end of the 2026–27 season, with our club retaining the right to extend the contract for an additional three years.
Over the past two years, Folia played for Al Wahda FC in the United Arab Emirates and, upon the conclusion of the 2025–26 season, became a free agent. With the Abu Dhabi team, he made a total of 29 appearances, scoring one goal and recording one assist, while also winning the UAE League Cup.
Folia is a product of the FC Porto youth academy, which he joined at the age of eight, gradually working his way up to the first team, with which he made his debut during the 2021-22 season. With FC Porto, he made a total of 14 appearances, winning one league title and two cup titles.
At the same time, from 2021 to 2024, the 24-year-old midfielder made 80 appearances for FC Porto B, scoring six goals and recording 10 assists.
At the international level, Folia has represented Portugal at the U-18, U-20, and U-21 levels.
“We welcome Bernardo Folia to the Aris family and wish him every success with our team.”
