New Real Madrid signing Lucas Silva has described his move to Los Blancos as a dream come true.
The highly-rated 21-year-old arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu on Friday in a 14 million euro deal from Brazilian club Cruziero. He will be officially unveiled on Monday after passing his medical first.
But having the opportunity to say a few words to the press about the move, the Brazil Under-21 star said he was delighted to be making the switch to the Spanish capital.
“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, a dream come true. I’m very happy right now,” he said.
And the defensive midfielder added: “My rise in Cruziero changed a lot of things in my life. From here, the whole world was able to recognise me, see my talent, my football, my personality, my conduct within the club. The titles we won were very important in my growth as a player.”
Silva broke into the Cruziero team two years ago and has played a key role in helping the side to two successive Brazilian league titles. He was also part of the Brazilian Under-20 side that was successful at the Toulon tournament, featuring in four matches and netting one goal.
Good luck LUCAS!!!