Cruzeiro have agreed to sell defensive midfielder Lucas Silva to Real Madrid, the Brazilian champions said on Thursday.
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Spanish media reported the fee would be around €15 million.
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Silva, 21, is considered to be one of Brazil’s most promising young players and has represented his country at junior level.
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“We have been in touch with Real Madrid since last year and we’re now discussing a fee,” Cruzeiro’s director of football Valdir Barbosa told ESPN radio. “I think a deal should be complete by the start of next week.”
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Silva was released from training on Thursday to have a medical with the European champions, said reports.
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His arrival could prompt the departure of Asier Illarramendi who is believed to be a target for Real’s struggling La Liga rivals Athletic Bilbao.
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