Leeds United have signed Brazil international goalkeeper Lucas Perri (27) from Lyon, both clubs have announced. Perri was one of the most reliable Ligue 1 goalkeepers last season. His performances and Lyon’s dire financial situation have made Perri an interesting prospect for European clubs this summer. Lyon have announced that Leeds United will pay a fixed €16m transfer fee as well as a further €2m in add-ons. Les Gones have included a 10% sell-on clause.

Perri joined Lyon from Eagle Football-owned Botafogo eighteen months ago. At first, he was Anthony Lopes’ understudy before making the position his own. He featured 49 times for the Ligue 1 side. The Brazilian has been linked with AS Monaco, who have considered many different targets in their search for a new No.1, including David de Gea. Leeds were monitoring Perri as they looked to upgrade on French goalkeeper Ilan Meslier, who came under increased scrutiny last season for some error-laden performances. Perri has signed a four-year deal with the Peacocks.