Official: Lucas Beraldo has joined Paris Saint-Germain from São Paulo on €20m deal, no add ons included.

The 20-year-old Brazilian defender, Lucas Beraldo, has made a significant impact in a relatively short time. Hailing from Piracicaba, he began his journey with São Paulo-based teams União Barbarense and XV de Piracicaba before making the move to São Paulo FC in 2020. It was there that he quickly established himself as a key player for the club’s U17 team before making his professional debut in a 1-0 win over Peru’s Ayacucho FC in the Copa Sudamericana on May 26, 2022.

Beraldo’s young career continued to flourish as he earned his first international appearance for Brazil’s U-20 national team with a 4-1 win over Ecuador on June 11, 2022. Demonstrating skill and composure, he went on to secure a regular place in São Paulo FC’s first-team starting eleven, impressing in the Brazilian league with 52 appearances and one goal in Serie A by the age of 20. This remarkable trajectory culminated in September 2023 with a noteworthy achievement – São Paulo’s first-ever Copa do Brasil victory, where they triumphed over Flamengo in the final.

This sequence of accomplishments has undoubtedly marked Beraldo as a promising talent to watch within the football community. His signing with PSG signifies an important leap forward in his career, and his ambition and dedication are poised to make a significant impact on the international stage. His statement upon joining Paris Saint-Germain reflects his enthusiasm and determination to contribute to the club’s ambitions, setting the stage for an exciting chapter in his promising career.