Real Madrid have announced the arrival of Brazilian starlet Lucas Silva from Cruzeiro.

The midfielder has put pen to paper on a five-and-a-half-year deal with the Spanish giants.

Silva, 21, has been linked with several European clubs, but decided to sign for the European champions.

“Real Madrid and Cruzeiro have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Lucas Silva, who has signed for the club until June 30, 2020,” a statement released on Friday said.

“The player will be presented on Monday, January 26, at 13:00CET at the Santiago Bernabeu, after undergoing a medical examination.

“Later, Lucas Silva will go out on to the turf of the Bernabeu with the shirt of Real Madrid and meet the media in the press room.”

Source: http://inform9ja.com/real-madrid-signs-lucas-silva/

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