Santos President Jose Carlos admits defender Lucas Verissimo wants to leave the club to join Torino.
The 22-year-old defender has been with the Brazilian club since the start of his career but now wants to progress his career in Europe.
The Granata have been heavily linked with his signature in recent times and are believed to be closing in on a deal worth €7.5m in addition to bonuses.
And the transfer appears yet closer given the words of Verisssimo’s club President, Carlos.
Santos President Jose Carlos admits defender Lucas Verissimo wants to leave the club to join Torino.
The 22-year-old defender has been with the Brazilian club since the start of his career but now wants to progress his career in Europe.
The Granata have been heavily linked with his signature in recent times and are believed to be closing in on a deal worth €7.5m in addition to bonuses.
And the transfer appears yet closer given the words of Verisssimo’s club President, Carlos.
“Lucas has asked us to be sold and now we will grant him that,” he is quoted as saying by TMW Web.
“He wants to leave and thinks now is the right time.”