Premiership strugglers Charlton today paid Stg£4million for Portuguese international Jorge Costa to bolster their injury-hit defence.
The 30-year-old centre-back has agreed a five-month loan deal from Porto - and his transfer to The Valley will be made permanent next summer.
Addicks manager Alan Curbishley said: "I hope he comes into our club and gives us the leadership and defensive qualities he undoubtedly has. I hope he enjoys his time here so much he wants to stay."
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