Leeds United goalkeeper Lucas Perri seems to be enjoying life at Torino, despite all the recent talk about his future.
The Brazilian joined the Italian club on loan in August, and three months later, he’s describing the experience as “very intense”.
Perri has also earned a recall to the Brazil national team under Carlo Ancelotti. He’s clearly pleased with how things are going, both on and off the pitch.
And while his longer-term future remains uncertain, the 28-year-old sounds pretty happy with his latest move.
Leeds goalkeeper enjoying life in Italy
Speaking to CBF TV, in an interview published by the Brazilian Football Confederation on Friday, Perri had plenty of good things to say about Torino.
“It’s been a very good experience, very intense. I’ve been at the club for three months and I’ve already experienced lots of good things there.”
“The city is wonderful, the club is very good, everyone has welcomed me really well. It’s another experience and I’m very happy.”
Brazilian side Vasco da Gama recently made enquiries about Perri, although his agent subsequently ruled out a move to the Rio de Janeiro club. A return to the city with another team hasn’t been dismissed.
For now, though, the goalkeeper seems more interested in making the most of his Italian adventure.
He also reflected on how playing in different European leagues has helped him develop.
“At every club we’re at, in every country where I’ve had the opportunity to play, we learn to live in different contexts: different types of football, different clubs, what’s expected, what people believe football should be, what the club expects, what the fans expect to watch.”
“I’m very happy to have an experience in another country. It’s the third country outside Brazil where I’ve had the opportunity to play, and it’s something that helps me grow as an athlete.”
Brazil recall adds to Perri’s happiness
The Leeds-owned goalkeeper is back with Brazil for the first time since March 2025, although he’s still waiting for his senior international debut.
Perri believes he’s now enjoying the most mature period of his career. Becoming a father has also changed his perspective considerably.
“I’m 28, a relatively young age for a goalkeeper, but I’ve got experience of living in other countries and playing football in other countries. Now as a father, too.”
“The last time I was with the national team, my wife was pregnant. Today, my son is almost a year and a half old, and he’s completely changed our lives.”
He’s hoping to make the most of Ancelotti’s call-up, with Brazil facing Japan on Saturday and Singapore on Tuesday.
In the end, what his comments show is that, despite the uncertainty and the recent links with Brazil, the goalkeeper is enjoying himself in Turin. And he’s not talking like someone desperate for a change of scenery.
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