Lucas Silva: Real Madrid sign Brazil Under-21 midfielder

Real Madrid have signed midfielder Lucas Silva from Brazilian club Cruzeiro on a long-term contract for a reported fee of £9.7m.

The 21-year-old, who passed a medical on Monday, has signed a contract keeping him with the European champions until 30 June, 2020.

Silva has represented Brazil at under-21 level and has helped his club side win the league in 2013 and 2014.

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