Fort Lauderdale Strikers have signed Victor "PC" Giro to a multi-year contract

The Fort Lauderdale Strikers signed midfielder Victor "PC" Giro to a multi-year contract, the club announced on Thursday. PC was previously on loan to the Strikers from Brazilian powerhouse Corinthians.

“We are really happy to acquire PC outright from Corinthians,” Strikers General Manager Amaury Nunes said. “He has shown a lot in just three matches. Our first thought when we got him on loan was to keep him with us. As soon as the opportunity came through, we made the move to bring him in on a permanent deal. We are very pleased.”

A left back when he arrived from Brazil, PC has started and played every minute of the Strikers first three matches in midfield. He has scored one goal for the Strikers -- the game-winner from more than 30 yards out against Jacksonville Armada FC on April 11. The strike was voted by North American Soccer League (NASL) fans as Play of the Week.

PC collected NASL Player of the Week honors for Week 2 after his performance in the 2-1 win against Jacksonville. He was also selected to the Team of the Week alongside teammate and compatriot Léo Moura.