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Everton have handed a contract to trialist Felipe Mattioni.

The Brazilian full-back has been training with the Blues since last month and has made one appearance for the under-21s.

Everton have now signed the 27-year-old until the end of the season but need him to prove his fitness before looking to extend his deal.

Mattioni, who was last at La Liga side Espanyol, has been sent to Doncaster on loan alongside Conor Grant, who joined the League One side earlier this week.

Mattioni has suffered from a poor injury record in recent years, including back-to-back cruciate ligament knee injuries, and since starting the 2009/10 season, Mattioni has made just 22 appearances

The former AC Milan player could feature for Rovers tomorrow as they welcome Colchester to the Keepmoat (3pm).

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