Lazio defender Luiz Felipe has pulled out of Italy’s Under-21 squad after pledging his international allegiance to Brazil.

Luiz Felipe was called up for the Azzurrini’s upcoming friendlies against Austria and Croatia, but the Brazil-born defender will instead pursue an international career with the Selecao.

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Lucas Paqueta, Miranda, Alex Sandro and Allan are all in Brazil’s squad to face Panama and Czech Republic next month.

Paqueta is rewarded for his bright start at Milan and Alex Sandro replaces Juventus target Marcelo at left-back, while Miranda and Allan both keep their places.

However there are no spots for Parma new boy Gabriel Brazao and the injured Douglas Costa, although former Lazio winger Felipe Anderson is a new addition.

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Juventus have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Flamengo defender and Brazil youth international Wesley.

Calciomercato.com cites reports from Brazil that claim Juve will be able to register Wesley at the end of March, when his Flamengo contract expires.

The teenager - who turns 19 on Sunday - is a right-back who won the South American U-17 Championship with Brazil in 2017.

He is nicknamed ‘Gasolina’ for his pace and is represented by Mino Raiola but has not played since last May due to a contractual dispute with Flamengo.

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Parma have finally confirmed the signing of teenage Brazil goalkeeper Gabriel Brazao from Cruzeiro.

Brazao’s contract was deposited with Lega Serie A on January 31, but only now have Parma announced his arrival as they tweeted a picture of him holding a club scarf.

The 18-year-old helped Brazil finish third at the 2017 U-17 World Cup and was called up to their senior squad in November.

It is understood his signing came in conjunction with Inter, who did not have any empty non-EU spots left but should have him in their ranks next season.

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Sampdoria left-back Dodo has joined Brazilian side Cruzeiro on loan with an obligation to buy.

The deal was reported on Gianluca Di Marzio’s website and made official by the club this afternoon.

It marks a quick return to Brazilian football for Dodo, who spent last year on loan at Santos.

The 26-year-old moved to Italy in 2012, playing for Roma, Inter and most recently Samp but without ever establishing himself for any of those clubs.

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Lucas Paquetá aims to “help Milan get back into the Champions League, to achieve great trophies and bring the fans joy.”

The 21-year-old is expected to make his debut in today’s Coppa Italia clash with Sampdoria, but first starred in a special programme on Milan TV.

He even gave a guided tour of the beach where he grew up playing with his brother, his childhood home and comments from his parents.

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Flamengo have officially signed Inter striker Gabriel Barbosa on loan for the rest of the calendar year.

Gabigol had already tweeted confirmation of his move earlier in the week, but Flamengo have now formalised it themselves.

A statement on the club’s official website reads they have loaned the Inter attacker until the end of the 2019 Brazilian season, which finishes in December.

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Inter are reportedly in negotiations for Cruzeiro’s teenage goalkeeper Gabriel Brazao.

According to Sky Sport Italia, the Nerazzurri have set their sights on the 18-year-old talent.

He impressed for Brazil at the Under-17 World Cup in 2017, where he was named Goalkeeper of the Tournament, and already has two caps for his country at Under-20 level.

Brazao would be sent out on loan for at least six months, so he could qualify for a Portuguese passport and by-pass limits on non-EU players.

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Manchester City and Bayern Munich enquired after Napoli midfielder Allan, but were told he is categorically not for sale.

According to CalcioNapoli24, no offers have been received, because the clubs saw from the initial approach that it was a futile exercise.

The Brazilian only recently extended his contract to June 2023 and earns circa €2.5m per year.

Carlo Ancelotti slammed the brakes and put the veto on even considering an Allan departure from the squad.

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Allan says he is experiencing ‘the highest point of my career’, despite Napoli’s Champions League exit.

Napoli were demoted to the Europa League after their 1-0 defeat to Liverpool midweek, but the Partenopei nonetheless remain Juventus’ nearest challengers for the Scudetto, while Allan recently earned his first-ever Brazil call-up.

“The disappointment was huge, but it wasn’t such a simple group,” the midfielder told the club’s official website.

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