Diego Alfredo
Lugano Moreno

Diego Lugano has arrived in Istanbul, made his way promptly to the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium to meet his new teammates yesterday.

The Uruguay international said: "I knew of Fenerbahçe when I was playing in South America. I heard that the fans were very loyal.

"I think I will be part of many successes here," added Lugano, who has travelled with his family.

No word yet if he is going to play for us against Dynamo Kiev, but it's been said that Fenerbahce are doing their best to make that happen.

He will be wearing jersey number 35. I'm really psyched about our central defender and think that he will do great things for Fenerbahce.

Who is Diego Lugano?

- Diego Alfredo Lugano Moreno, a central defender, is a new arrival to Turkish team Fenerbahce SK from Brazilian team Sao Paolo.

- He is from Uruguay and playing for his national team as a captain.

- Born in Canelones, 26 years old (02-11-1980).

- 83 kg and 1.88 m

- His idol is Hugo de Leon who is a legend Uruguayan defender.

- Chosen to the team of South America in 2005

- Selected the MVP of the World Club Championship Final match (1-0) against Liverpool.

- Has a nickname; Tota.

- Teams linked with him in 2005 were AC Milan, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Sevilla. AC Milan,
Inter Milan and Real Madrid had refusals from Sao Paolo FC due to low fee offers, despite the permission gained by Liverpool and Sevilla with required fee offered, Lugano rejected to move to those clubs.

- He said to the press in one of his interview that “My jersey is my pride and I will do anything for my pride.”

- He has named the best defender of the continent South America, by the legend Brazilian player Zico.