Bruno Almeida: Tondela Complete Free Transfer for Cape Verde-Portugal Centre-Back from Atlético CP

Tondela have completed the signing of centre-back Bruno Almeida from Atlético CP on a free transfer, with the defender’s contract running from 01/07/2026 until 30/06/2027. The 25-year-old, who holds both Cape Verdean and Portuguese nationality, joins the Liga Portugal 2 side after leaving Atlético CP at the end of his deal in Portugal’s Liga 3.

The move is officially recorded as a free transfer dated 01/07/2026, with no transfer fee paid and no market value listed for the player at the time of the switch. Almeida is now registered as a CD Tondela player, confirming his step up from the third tier to the second tier of Portuguese football.

Born in Lisboa on 02/07/2000, Almeida stands at 1.92m and operates primarily as a right-footed centre-back. His profile indicates a specialist in the heart of defence, and his height suggests a strong presence in aerial duels and set-piece situations. Tondela have identified him as a defensive reinforcement as they prepare to compete in Liga Portugal 2.

Almeida arrives from Atlético CP, a club competing in Liga 3, where he had been part of the squad prior to this move. The transfer marks a clear progression in league level, with the defender now set to feature regularly in the second tier. His previous experience in Liga 3 provides a domestic foundation, while this step to Tondela offers the chance to establish himself at a higher competitive standard.

The defender’s dual nationality links him both to Cape Verde and Portugal, and his development within Portuguese football structures is reflected in his latest switch within the country’s league system. Although his national-team listing in the data is CD Tondela rather than an international selection, the combination of Cape Verdean heritage and Portuguese upbringing gives him a broader identity within the game.

Almeida’s main position is recorded as defender – centre-back, with no indication of regular deployment in alternative roles, underlining Tondela’s intention to use him in his specialist position. Preferred right foot, height, and age profile suggest a player entering what should be the prime years of his career.

Contract details show no previous Tondela join date and no prior expiry dates in the dataset, but the new agreement now runs to 30/06/2027, giving the club at least one full season, and potentially more if extended, to assess and develop the player at Liga Portugal 2 level.

With the transfer completed and his registration confirmed, Almeida now has a clear platform to consolidate his reputation in Portuguese professional football. A strong spell at Tondela over the course of his contract to 30/06/2027 could define the next phase of his career and open the door to further opportunities in higher divisions.