Tondela, who narrowly avoided relegation from the top flight last season, have confirmed the deal.

Ansell, 23, joins as a free agent having left Victory in May after seven years at the club.

The central defender becomes the second Australian to join a Portuguese top flight club this off-season, with Dylan McGowan signing on with Pacos Ferreira last month.

Ansell made 86 appearances in all competitions for Victory during his time of the club.

The Melbourne-born defender fell behind Alan Baro and James Donachie in the pecking order at Victory in 2016/17, making 15 starts.

Baro was released by Victory in the off-season, later joining Central Coast, along with full-back Daniel Georgievski who moved to Newcastle Jets.

Victory has signed Socceroos defender Rhys Williams, with Thomas Deng also returning after a loan with Jong PSV.