BERLIN, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Attacking midfielder Francisco Oliveira Geraldes joined Eintracht Frankfurt from Sporting Clube de Portugal on loan, both sides confirmed on Friday.

Frankfurt have completed their eight summer signing as the 23-year-old moves from Sporting after penning a season-long loan deal.

"Francisco has a high game intelligence, is two-footed, has a good technique and is very fast," Frankfurt's sporting director Fredi Bobic told the club's official homepage.

The new arrival played recently on loan at Rio Ave. He made overall 30 appearances and provided three goals and seven assists.

"Eintracht Frankfurt is a big club. Playing every game in front of 50,000 spectators is exactly what I wanted. I am very happy to be here," Geraldes said.

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