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Real Madrid: Lucas Silva’s transfer to Sporting collapses due to heart problems. Player announces retirement
Medical tests have highlighted that Silva, 23, has a heart disease that prevent the Sporting from completing the signing of the player.
Lucas Silva 22 (Real Madrid) has been forced to retire after failing his medical due to heart problems. Look at bio. pic.twitter.com/3xntHyC8H3
— ⚽Sam⚽ (@Special1JoseM) 10 luglio 2016
The Brazilian has announced his retirement from football through his official Instagram account but will evaluate the situation alongside his club Real Madrid.