Madrid lure Lucas Silva away from Cruzeiro

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Federico Acevedo Fagundez of Uruguay's fights for the ball with Lucas Silva of Brazil's Cruzeiro. [Bruno Magalhaes/AP]

MADRID — Real Madrid has reached a deal to sign midfielder Lucas Silva from Brazilian club Cruzeiro on a long-term contract.

Madrid said Friday that Lucas Silva has signed a contract tying him to the European champions until June 30, 2020.

Madrid said in a statement that the 21-year-old midfielder will be presented at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Monday "after undergoing the relevant medical examination."

Madrid did not disclose the transfer fee, but Spanish media reports said the club agreed to pay 13 million euros ($14.6 million) for the player.

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