Lucca celebrates U20 cup win, eyes step up to São Paulo first team | OneFootball

This Tuesday, São Paulo defeated América-MG at Estádio Independência, in Belo Horizonte, and claimed the Copa do Brasil Under-20 title for the fifth time. Lucca, who already plays for the professional team of Tricolor Paulista but participated in the final for the youth team, commented on this transition between categories and the importance of the title in the youth division.

“I am very happy. Even happier to always be able to represent São Paulo. I played on Sunday and came here to play again with the greatest pleasure in the world because São Paulo has been my life since I was little, I've been here since I was nine years old. So whether in the under-20 or professional team, representing the club is an immense joy,” he said to Sportv.

Lucca was used by coach Hernán Crespo in São Paulo's last five matches in the Brazilian Championship. He even played in the last match of the year for Tricolor Paulista, in the defeat to Vitória at Barradão. The player emphasized the importance of the title with the under-20 team to continue playing in the main squad.

“This achievement is very important to gain visibility in the professional team. I am there every day and I am working to earn more minutes and more space. This year, we had the progress of six boys who were going to play with the professional team. It is also important to show Crespo that there are many more players who can move up. Cotia is the soul of São Paulo,” concluded Lucca.

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