Jean Lucas returns to Santos and reveals an exciting reason for choosing the club

Last Wednesday, Santos presented midfielder Jean Lucas at Vila Belmiro. After spending four and a half years in Europe, where he was linked to Monaco, the player will now wear the number 8 shirt of the Brazilian team.

The outcome of this negotiation was long awaited, and the player expressed his gratitude, thanking God and his father for the effort that allowed his return to the club. He is committed to working hard and honoring the trust placed in him by the team.

Identification with Santos

In his interview, Jean Lucas revealed that he received proposals from Flamengo and had contact with coach Jorge Sampaoli to return to the club where he was formed. However, he decided to prioritize Santos due to the affection and identification he has with the club. He also mentioned the positive atmosphere in the environment, with everyone happy and optimistic about the changes being implemented.

_{Jean Lucas is Santos’ new signing for the 2023 season (Photo: Reproduction/@Santos/Instagram)}

This new stage represents a special moment for the player and the expectation is that his work and dedication will contribute to Santos’ success in the coming challenges.

Period away from the pitch

Since October last year, Jean Lucas has not played in official matches, when he represented Monaco in the Europa League. Despite this, the player feels confident and prepared for his debut next Sunday against Botafogo, for the Brazilian Championship, while Santos works to regularize his situation at the club.

The new Santos signing shared his experience during the long period without playing for Monaco, emphasizing that he was always dedicated to his work, but believes he was treated unfairly.

Jean Lucas expressed his strong connection with Santos, feeling like a “village boy” due to the affection received by fans, teammates and club employees. He was grateful for that support and for being welcomed into the team.

About his relationship with coach Paulo Turra, the midfielder praised the coach and mentioned that he has emphasized the need to work on movement and marking under pressure during games. Both have maintained a good relationship, and Jean Lucas is eager to contribute and help Santos on the pitch.

In short, the player is excited about the opportunity to wear the Santos shirt again and show his ability after the sidelined period.

Featured photo: Presentation of Jean Lucas at Santos. Playback/@Santos/Instagram