Luxemburgo denies signing the wrong player

Furious Santos coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo has denied signing Mexican striker Antonio de Nigris by mistake when he really wanted his brother Aldo.

"You think you're always right," the former Real Madrid and Brazil coach said to reporters at Sao Paulo airport on Thursday.

"Do you think I've gone mad? I'd never sign the wrong player. This is a lack of respect."

De Nigris, a former Mexico international, arrived in Brazil on Wednesday to join his new club. His brother Aldo plays for Mexican club UANL.

Luxemburgo returned to Santos in December after being sacked as coach of Real Madrid after 11 months in charge. He previously led Pele's former club to the Brazilian championship title in 2004.