Welling United are delighted to confirm the arrival of midfielder Gil Carvalho.

28-year old Carvalho came through the academy of Tonbridge Angels before signing for Sittingbourne in 2017.

After a year with the Brickies, he then joined Corinthian Casuals, before representing Ramsgate, East Grinstead Town, Haywards Heath Town, Hastings United and Ashford United over the following four seasons.

Carvalho made the switch to Ramsgate in 2023, before joining Herne Bay for the 2023/24 campaign and he returned to Sittingbourne for the 2024/25 season.

A São Tomé and Príncipe international, he now arrives at Park View Road as part of new boss Lee Martin’s rebuild ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

Speaking after signing for the Wings, Carvalho said: “I’m buzzing to be signed at a club like Welling, it’s great to be here.

“It’s been a good couple of seasons for me at Sheppey, so it’s all about consistency and I want to do that at this level as well.

“My strengths are my one-v-one ability, I excite the fans and get bums off seats – goals and assists, I’m efficient at what I do and that’s what the fans will see.”

Meanwhile, Martin added: “I’m really pleased to have secured Gil.

“He arrives after an impressive season and has a strong desire to prove himself at this level, which again played a crucial role in our selection process.

“His individual skills are outstanding and he has the potential to be a match winner on his day. He’s always a threat with the ball at his feet, he will be an essential asset for us as we aim to remain progressive in our play.”

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