Lucas' agent says the Brazil international will be staying with Sao Paulo at least until the summer.
Brazil starlet will not move to Europe in January
Lucas' agent says the Brazil international will be staying with Sao Paulo at least until the summer.
The talented 19-year-old is one of the country's hottest properties and has been linked with moves to Inter Milan and Chelsea.
It had been suggested Inter had agreed a deal with Sao Paulo for Lucas, something agent Junior Pedroso has denied.
"There is nothing definite with Inter to sign Lucas for next season," Pedroso told
FcInterNews.it.
"The information is incorrect. Luke cannot talk or negotiate with Inter, without authorization from Sao Paulo.
"Lucas does not have the desire to leave Sao Paulo, so we've not started any talks with a club abroad. I can assure you the boy will remain with Sao Paulo until the summer."
Destination
When questioned whether Inter was Lucas' preferred European destined he replied: "On our part there is no preference towards any club."
Inter Milan chief Marco Branca recently visited Brazil, but Pedroso has rubbished reports Lucas could travel to Italy.
"Regarding Branca he not did discuss the possibility of Lucas travelling to Inter, I can guarantee that," he continued.
Pedroso has reiterated Lucas' buy-out clause is €80million (£66.7m), although he believes Chelsea have tabled a €35million (£29.1m) for the teenager.
"There is a clause of 80 million, we all know that," he concluded.
"Sao Paulo have not expressed an interest in selling Lucas, but I can say that we've heard from people connected with the club over an offer from Chelsea for €35million."
