RIO DE JANEIRO, June 21 (Xinhua) -- Flamengo have signed forward Geuvanio on an 18-month loan from Tianjin Quanjian, the Brazilian club announced on Wednesday.

The Rio de Janeiro giants beat off interest in the 25-year-old from Brazilian Serie A rivals Santos, confirming the deal on their official Twitter account.

"Welcome Geuvanio. [We] receive you with open arms," Flamengo said.

Financial details were not provided but media reports said Flamengo would pay half the Brazilian' s wages.

Geuvanio has scored nine goals in 34 appearances for Tianjin Quanjian and helped the club earn promotion to the Chinese Super League last year.