Botafogo sign twins from Dutch side Vitesse

Rio de Janeiro: Brazil`s Botafogo have signed twins Alex and Anderson from Dutch top-flight side SBV Vitesse.

The 22-year-old pair will reinforce Botafogo`s defence as they prepare for their first Copa Libertadores -- South America`s top club competition, reports Xinhua. Alex and Anderson joined Vitesse in 2011 after a contractual row with their former club Flamengo. "That happens. We didn`t reach a deal and we left," Anderson said during a press conference. "I was raised at Flamengo and I still have friends there. There are no hard feelings but now I want to create history with Botafogo." Anderson plays at left-back while his brother plays on the right. Despite their limited first-team opportunities at Vitesse, Alex said both players had benefited from playing in Europe.