Ricardo Carvalho has become the latest big-name footballer to finalise a move to the Chinese Super League with the Portuguese defender joining Shanghai SIPG.

The experienced centre back has signed a one-year deal with Andre Villas-Boas' side to follow in the footsteps of fellow stars Oscar and Hulk.

Shanghai SIPG have snapped up the former Chelsea and Real Madrid ace on a free transfer after the 38-year-old was released by French outfit Monaco.

Ricardo Carvalho has finalised a move to Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG

The former Chelsea defender worked with Andre Villas-Boas during his time in England

CARVALHO'S CAREER 1997–2004: Porto 116 games (4 goals) 1998–1999: Leca (loan) 24 (1) 1999–2000: Vitoria de Setubal (loan) 27 (2) 2000–2001: Alverca (loan) 32 (1) 2004–2010: Chelsea 210 (11) 2010–2013: Real Madrid 77 (3) 2013–2016: Monaco 118 (2) Advertisement

Villas-Boas, who worked with Carvalho during his time as Jose Mourinho's assistant at Chelsea, previously said of the veteran: 'I have a good relationship with Carvalho, who has a wonderful professional career.

'His CV makes it impossible for me to doubt his considerable stature among his peers. I'm impressed by the composure he showed on his first day of training. Right now he's just training with us. We'll make a decision in due time.'

Carvalho has won major honours throughout his time in European football with the Portuguese winning the domestic title in Portugal, England and Spain.

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He was the oldest player at Euro 2016 as he helped Portugal win their first major honour by making three appearances in France.

Carvalho was part of the Porto side which won the Champions League under Mourinho in 2004 and he followed the current Manchester United boss to Chelsea.

The Blues forked out £20million for him but he repaid the fee by helping the Stamford Bridge outfit to three Premier League title triumphs.

Real Madrid paid £6.7m for Carvalho in 2010, where he once again linked up with Mourinho, before ending his stint in Europe at Monaco.

Villas-Boas (left) was part of Jose Mourinho's coaching team when Carvalho was at Chelsea