Former Coventry City playmaker Ruben Lameiras has joined Portuguese top-flight side Casa Pia on a free transfer, as confirmed via media outlet Record Assinar in Portugal.
The 29-year-old has joined the side after mutually agreeing to terminate his deal at fellow Portuguese side Chaves, with whom he joined on a free transfer in August after leaving Vit. Guimaraes.
Who is Ruben Lameiras?
The Portuguese playmaker began his career with Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, before completing a permanent switch to Coventry City in July 2015 and won an EFL Trophy before moving on to Plymouth Argyle.
After two years at Home Park, Lameiras returned to Portugal in 2019 with Famalicao, continuing to 12 goals in 40 appearances and remaining in the division’s highest tier although he is yet to break into the international side.
Life at the Sky Blues
Lameiras arrived at the CBS Arena on a free transfer, following a successful trial. He contributed four goals during his debut campaign under Tony Mowbray alongside talented footballers such as James Maddison, Jacob Murphy and Adam Armstrong.
During the following campaign, Coventry City bid farewell to almost their entire squad forcing Mowbray to reset before being sacked within two months of the season starting. However, he contributed to nine goals in the 2016/17 season, developing a strong relationship with George Thomas as the Sky Blues won the EFL Trophy but he left upon their relegation to League Two.
His season so far
Lameiras has made just five appearances so far this season and hasn’t featured since the end of November. This led to his contract being terminated and has allowed him to move to another top-flight side.
Writer’s View
Lameiras was a talented player at the Sky Blues but was a prime example of someone who didn’t suit the system at the time.
He had an excellent spell with Plymouth Argyle before moving back home and has remained in Portugal ever since. However, despite playing top-flight football, it is a shame that he hasn’t managed to reach the heights he once showed in England.