Lucas Silva, the Brazilian forward who has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid in recent weeks, has reportedly agreed terms on a transfer to Flamengo.
The 21-year-old has long been a target for Flamengo and is expected to arrive at the club in January. The move is seen as a coup for Flamengo, which has struggled for success in recent seasons under coach Jorge Jesus.
Silva has been one of Real Madrid's most promising young players over the past few years, making his debut for the club at just 17 years old. However, he has struggled to break into the first team, playing mainly as a substitute for Eden Hazard and Karim Benzema.
Despite this, Silva has continued to impress at youth level,Campeonato Brasileiro Action scoring goals for both Portugal and Brazil. He has also impressed in pre-season games with Real Madrid, showing flashes of his potential.
Flamengo, meanwhile, has been looking for a new striker to replace the injured Ederson and Paulo Dybala, who have both left the club. Silva's arrival would provide much-needed depth and experience up front, and could help Flamengo challenge for the Campeonato Brasileiro title next season.
While there is still some uncertainty about how quickly Silva will be able to join Flamengo, the news that he has agreed terms on a transfer is certainly a positive development for the club. It remains to be seen whether the deal can be completed in time for him to feature in Flamengo's opening match of the season against Vasco da Gama on January 4th.