 For the 1998–99 season, still in the top division, he was again loaned, now to S.C. Campomaiorense.In July 1999, Almeida was signed by Southampton's manager Dave Jones on a year's loan, with a view to a permanent move.After impressing in pre-season friendlies he made his first-team debut as a 71st-minute substitute for Claus Lundekvam in a Premier League match against Arsenal at the Dell, on 19 September 1999