Villarreal have signed Brazilian goalkeeper Luiz Junior from Portuguese club Famalicao on a six-year deal, the LaLiga side announced on Tuesday.
The clubs did not disclose the transfer fee but Spanish media reported that Villarreal paid around €12 million ($13 million) for the 23-year-old.
"At an impressive 1.93 metres, he is quick between the posts, he is able to dominate aerial duels and has excellent reflexes – all of which make him a very talented goalkeeper with a big future," Villarreal said in a statement.
🚨 OFFICIAL | Luiz Júnior is a yellow! ✅️
— Villarreal Report (@Villarreal_Rep) August 20, 2024
The 23-year-old goalkeeper arrives from Famalicão on a permanent transfer and signs a contract with the club until 2030! 📝
Welcome to Villarreal, Luiz! 🇧🇷 💛 pic.twitter.com/JlWS74BliP
Luiz Junior made 140 appearances for Famalicao since joining their academy at the age of 18. He will be replacing Filip Jorgensen at Villareal, who joined Chelsea last month on a seven-year long contract.
Villarreal visit Sevilla in the league on Friday after drawing 2-2 with Atletico Madrid at home in their opener.