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Real Madrid Done Deal: Midfielder agrees transfer just hours before deadline
REAL MADRID have confirmed midfielder Lucas Silva has gone on loan to his former club Cruzeiro Esporte Clube - just hours before the Spanish transfer deadline.
Lucas Silva has left Real Madrid on loan
Real Madrid cannot sign players during the January transfer window due to a FIFA-imposed ban.
But they can still offloaded unwanted talent.
Silva, 23, has moved back to Brazilian side Cruzeiro on loan until the end of the season.
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The Brazilian last played for Real in April 2015 and spent last season on loan at Ligue 1 side Marseille.
He moves back to his home country two years after arriving at Real from Cruzeiro.
He cost Real an estimated £9.7million.
Real could still make more deals before the Spanish transfer deadline.
La Liga clubs have until 10pm UK time to get their business in order.