Seventh newcomer
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Premier League promoted Leeds United committed the seventh newcomer with goalkeeper Lucas Perri from Olympique Lyon. The 27 -year -old Brazilian signed a contract on Elland Road by 2029, by the transfer fee of 16 million euros, the Peacocks increased their expenses this summer to 85.4 million euros.
Perri moved from Botafogo to French Ligue 1 in early 2024 for 6.50 million euros, for Lyon he kept a white vest 15 times in 49 games. He is the third-tax goalkeeper transfer in the current summer.
“I feel great. I would like to thank everyone for the trust and warm welcome. It is a dream dream. (…) I think it’s a big challenge for me, a great opportunity and I am focused on doing my best here,” the keeper said after execution and continued: “One of the most important things I have to do as a goalkeeper is to convey a feeling of trust. The players, the fans, the staff and everyone else should feel safe and calm when they see me in the goal. ”