Lucas Perri signs for Leeds United — Leedsunited.com 26/7/25

Goalkeeper becomes seventh summer signing.

Leeds United are delighted to confirm the signing of Brazilian goalkeeper Lucas Perri, who joins from French Ligue 1 side Lyon subject to a work permit and international clearance.

The 27-year-old has agreed a four-year deal with the Whites, becoming the seventh confirmed summer addition for Daniel Farke’s side.

Perri arrives at Elland Road on the back of a strong season with Lyon, where he played 45 matches across all competitions and kept 13 clean sheets on the way to helping OL qualify for European football.

Starting his career with Brazilian giants São Paulo, Lucas made nine appearances in the first team, whilst also gained further experience on loan with Clube Náutico Capibaribe.

In 2022, a move to fellow Brazilian side Botafogo for the 6ft 5’ stopper followed and he became a regular between the posts for Estrela Solitária, with many eye-catching performances.

Interest in Perri from European clubs then brought a move to Lyon. As well as gaining top level experience in France, he has also represented the club in the UEFA Europa League in their run to last campaign’s quarter-final, as well as being a runner-up in the 2024 Coupe de France.

For his national side Brazil, Perri has earned caps at both U20 and U23 level, whilst was called up to the senior squad for the first time in September 2023.

Perri now strengthens the goalkeeping department for the Whites as the Premier League opener against Everton edges closer.

Everyone at the club would like to welcome Lucas to Elland Road and we look forward to seeing him in action.

Joining up with Daniel Farke’s squad in Germany, Perri explained what moving to the club meant to him.

“I feel amazing,” the 27-year-old told LUTV. “It is a great thing to be here. It is really important for me.

“I would like to thank everyone for the trust and the warm welcome. It is incredible. It is a dream come true.

“When I first heard that the interest could get something serious and actually happen, I started to look for videos of the stadium, the atmosphere, the games, the highlights of the plays and the matches.

“It was a really exciting moment for me. I was really, really glad that the club showed interest. It was incredible. To sign here I am very, very happy.

“From the videos I saw the goal celebrations, especially this last game of the season, which was an away game, and saw the parade for the Championship title and the atmosphere at Elland Road.

“I watched the Premier League since I was really young and to see all the goalkeepers that have been in the Premier League, that have been successful in the Premier League, they were incredible goalkeepers.

“I think it is a great challenge for me, a great opportunity, and I am really happy and focused to be my best version here.

“One of the most important things as a goalkeeper for people to see me is to transmit a sense of trust, security, the calmness that the players, the fans, the staff, everybody looks at me in goal and feel safe, feel calm.

“I think it is the most important thing for a goalkeeper to transmit this sensation. So for me, this is really important. And after this, the thing I love to do the most is making saves and creating fast counterattacks.

“I want to feel the atmosphere, to see the fans and the stadium. I think it will be an incredible opportunity and an incredible stadium to play in.”