Almeria handed a boost in an unlikely relegation battle after agreeing four-month deal with La Liga veteran

The winter transfer window may have closed earlier this week, but Almeria are still in business. They signed Aleksander Radovanovic, Luka Romero, Choco Lozano and Bruno Langa before the deadline, and now a fifth player is close to joining Gaizka Garitano's squad for the rest of the season.

Ace for Relief, Almeria have agreed terms with Jonathan Viera on a deal until the summer. The 34-year-old, who left Las Palmas in December after falling out with coach Garcia Pimienta, had been eyeing a move to Saudi Arabia but has now decided to stay in La Liga until the end of the season.

Viera will bring plenty of experience to a rather young Almeria squad as they look to hit form in the remaining months of the 2023-24 campaign. He is only expected to stay for four months, as when he leaves the club at the end of the season, he is expected to start his adventure in the Middle East.

The arrival of Viera will push of Almeria incredibly slim chance of avoiding relegation from the League. They are currently bottom of La Liga, and 11 points off safety (could be 14 if Sevilla beat Rayo Vallecano on Monday). They are also looking for their first league win of the season, something Viera will be hoping to help them achieve.