Raphael Rossi, a 34-year-old Brazilian central defender, has been announced as the first winter signing for Mafra in the January transfer window. Rossi, who holds both Brazilian and Italian nationalities, has previously played for Brighton's under-23 team in England and Boavista in the Portuguese league during the 2017/18 season. Since 2020, he has been a player for Radomiak Radom in Poland's top league. Upon joining Mafra, Rossi conveyed his happiness, motivation, and readiness to contribute to the young and talented team's goals this year.