Bordeaux sign Brazilian midfielder Otavio

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 8 : Bordeaux has reached a financial agreement to sign Brazilian midfielder Otavio from Atletico Paranaense, the French club said.

In a statement on their official Twitter account on Monday, Bordeaux said the transfer remained subject to paperwork and a medical examination, reports Xinhua news agency.

Otavio made 172 first-team appearances for Atletico Paranaense after being promoted from the Brazilian club's youth academy in 2013.

Bordeaux began their 2017-18 league campaign with a 2-2 draw at Angers on Sunday.