 he rejoined the "Axadrezados" ("Chequereds"), being instrumental in the northern club's only Primeira Liga title in its history in 2000–01, as team captain.He formed a formidable stopper duo with Pedro Emanuel, who would then move to FC Porto.After Boavista's championship conquest, Litos signed for La Liga side Málaga CF, experiencing different fortunes during his spell in Andalusia – two seasons as an undisputed starter, a combined 20 games in the other three.