The 22-year-old forward from Sydney FC marquee man Juninho's home town of Sao Paulo put pen to paper on a one-year contract after flying into the harbour city today and passing a medical examination.

Patrick, who started his career with the world famous Sao Paulo club at which Juninho is a living legend and has also represented Vitoria (Brazil), Altamira (Mexico), Mogi Mirim (Brazil), GR Barueri (Brazil) and National Atletico Clube (Brazil), will make his first Sydney FC appearance tomorrow when his new team stages its Fan Day and Season Launch at Macquarie University Sports Fields from 10.00am to 2.00pm.

Six-foot-tall Patrick is excited at the prospect of linking up with one of Brazil's all-time greats.

"Juninho's respected throughout Brazil and I can't wait to play in the same side as him," said Patrick.

Sydney FC coach Branko Culina believes that Patrick will prove to be a good acquisition for the club.

"We've got ourselves a handy striker, someone who's quick on the ground, strong in the air and skilful on the ball," said Culina. "He's an exciting player."