Brazil defender completes move to Chelsea

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08/12/2007 - London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - English Premier League club Chelsea has completed a deal to acquire Brazil defender Alex from PSV Eindhoven of the Netherlands.

Alex, 25, helped PSV win three straight Dutch Eredivisie titles. His move to Chelsea had been delayed for more than a week while the club waited for a work permit. He signed a three-year deal with Chelsea.

Alex recently played for Brazil in the Copa America. Brazil, which is ranked No. 1 in the world by FIFA, defeated Argentina in the Copa final.

Chelsea, which finished second in the Premiership last year, opens its 2007-08 season Sunday against Birmingham.

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