China News Service, Hangzhou, February 4 (Guo Tianqi) On the 4th, Zhejiang Professional Football Club officially announced that it had completed a contract extension with foreign aid Lucas. This contract will last until the 2025 season. As the core of the team's defense, Lucas has proven his value in the past two seasons. He plays an important role in the Zhejiang team's tactical system. The new year is approaching. The renewal of this defense general's contract is of great significance to the team and fans. It is undoubtedly a good "New Year gift".
The picture shows the scene of Lucas' contract renewal ceremony. Photo provided by the official WeChat public account of Zhejiang Professional Football Club
It is reported that Lucas was born in Brazil on May 11, 1994, and officially joined the Zhejiang team in April 2022. Zhejiang Professional Football Club commented in the official announcement: "He has a strong high-altitude ball fighting ability and interception ability, as well as excellent ball-playing and backcourt organizational skills. He quickly integrated into the Zhejiang team's tactical system after joining. In In the past two seasons, Lucas has played 54 times on behalf of the Zhejiang team, scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist."
This season, Lucas averaged 45 passes per game, with a success rate of 90%, and averaged 5 steals and 3 clearances per game. He is the team's anchor in the backcourt defense. In addition, Lucas averaged 4.88 long passes to the offensive third per game, which can provide considerable help in the team's offense.
It is worth mentioning that in the Group H match of the AFC Champions League at the end of last year, Lucas transformed into a "defender with a knife" many times to help the team win. In the first round of the match against Kofu Fenglin, Lucas scored with a header, helping the team win their first win back in the AFC Champions League; in the fifth round against Thailand's Buriram United, Lucas scored He scored in the 83rd minute, extending the score to 3:1. In the end, the Zhejiang team also won with a 1-goal advantage, so Lucas' goal was very crucial. Although the Zhejiang team finally exited the group stage, Lucas' offensive and defensive performance in several games was still remarkable.
The picture shows Lucas showing the Zhejiang team logo. Photo provided by the official WeChat public account of Zhejiang Professional Football Club
Next season, the Zhejiang team will embark on a journey to the new AFC Champions League level 2. In March this year, the 2024 Chinese Super League will also reignite the war. Lucas's contract extension will also inject a dose of strength into the Zhejiang team's defense. "Centering Pin".
Regarding this contract extension, Lucas said: "I am very happy to return to Zhejiang again, and I am very happy to complete the contract extension today. I hope to bring more honors to the club. I also feel at home here, so I am done." I am very happy to have renewed my contract and look forward to meeting my teammates and fans again.”
The Zhejiang Professional Football Club said in an official announcement: "After working together for two years, Lucas is an important contributor to the Zhejiang team's repeated history in the league, AFC Champions League and FA Cup after returning to the Chinese Super League." In the future, this defense core It may bring more surprises to the Zhejiang team that is making steady progress. (over)