Troyes midfielder Vinicius Souza is delighted joining Espanyol.

Vinicus signs for Espanyol in a straight 12 month loan from his French club. The Brazilian is registered to Manchester City's umbrella company City Football Group.

“I sign a contract with a wonderful team," said Vinicius.

"What has motivated me to come has basically been history.

"I come from a winning club, and my aspiration is to bring that spirit of trying to win every game."

Vinicius has been likened to Roma signing Nemanja Matic.

He added: “I'm flattered, but I want to be Vinicius, although if I look at someone it's Casemiro."