Like Zico returning to Flamengo, Lula is back at center-midfield, the undisputed leader and veteran of the squad.

Source: https://latintrade.com/2023/01/06/latin-americas-2023-political-squad-not-up-to-football-standards/

The 19-year-old from Rio de Janeiro won both the Copa Libertadores and Copa do Brasil with Flamengo last year but will now be moving to Palace for an undisclosed fee.

Source: https://newsday.com.ng/brazilian-teenager-franca-joins-crystal-palace-on-five-year-deal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brazilian-teenager-franca-joins-crystal-palace-on-five-year-deal

The move brings an end to a long transfer saga after French club Lyon tried to hijack the deal and Flamengo reneged on the deal they had already agreed with Wolves.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2023/01/30/wolves-complete-15m-joao-gomes-transfer/