After a full season with Olympique Lyonnais, Lucas Perri is about to discover a new championship. The 27 -year -old Brazilian goalkeeper officially joins Leeds United, as confirmed by the English club this Saturday, marking one of the major departures from the Lyon summer transfer window. Arrived in 2023 in Lyon from Botafogo, Perri had quickly won his place as a holder, making 13 clean Sheets in 45 games and actively contributing to the qualification of OL for Europe, to a semi-final of the Europa League and to a final of the Coupe de France: “Olympique Lyonnais informs of the transfer of its goalkeeper Lucas Perri to the English club of Leeds United for an amount of 16 million euros, to which can be added € 2M of bonuses as well as 10% profit on the capital gain of a possible transfer”is it written in the Gones press release.
While Lyon continues to reshape his workforce under the leadership of his sports management, the departure of Perri is part of a desire to rebalance the team. In this context, Leeds United jumped on the opportunity, and formalized the news in a press release: “Leeds United is delighted to confirm the signature of the Brazilian goalkeeper Lucas Perri, who joins the French Ligue 1 team of Lyon subject to a work permit and an international authorization. The 27 -year -old has signed a four -year contract with the whites, becoming the seventh summer addition confirmed for the Daniel Farke team».
A new start at OL
For Lucas Perri, this transfer is a real turning point in his career. Enthusiastic and smiling when he arrived in Leeds, he shared his first impressions with Lip :: “I feel incredibly well. It's great to be here. It is a dream come true, ”he said. Attracted by the atmosphere of Elland Road and the reputation of the English championship, he projected himself for a long time on his future adventure: “When I heard that the interest became serious, I started watching videos of the stadium, of the atmosphere … It was incredible. »»
This new start represents a real challenge for the former porter of SĂŁo Paulo, who now wishes to transmit confidence and stability in the English cages. Called in Brazilian selection for the first time in September 2023, Perri hopes to continue to grow in the demanding environment of the Premier League. While Leeds prepares his return to the elite with a first match against Everton, the club is counting on the experience and determination of its new goalkeeper to secure its latest rampart.
