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Pedro Pereira has had two loan spells with Serie A side Genoa

Bristol City have signed Benfica defender Pedro Pereira on a season-long loan deal.

The 21-year-old right-back spent last season on loan with Serie A side Genoa, making 26 league appearances.

The former Portugal Under-20 international could make his debut in Saturday's trip to Birmingham City.

"I'm very pleased to be working with a player of Pedro's talent and potential," boss Lee Johnson told the club website. external-link

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