Burnley have announced the signing of Brazilian left-back Lucas Pires on a four-year deal.

The 23-year-old arrives from Santos for an undisclosed fee, becoming the Clarets' second signing of the summer after Shurandy Sambo.

Pires spent last season on loan at La Liga club Cadiz, making 30 appearances and getting on the scoresheet against Atletico Madrid.

“It’s incredible for me to be here and playing in England," he said. "English football has been a dream for me ever since I was a child, it’s a dream come true.

“I initially heard about the interest towards the end of last season. I was really happy to hear about it and I was quite emotional to be honest about coming here and playing for this club in England.

“Myself, all my family and everyone back home are extremely excited for me to come and play for Burnley Football Club and I can’t wait now.”

Pires started out at Corinthians and progressed through the youth ranks before heading to Santos in the summer of 2021.

Left-back was an area the Clarets needed to strengthen following Charlie Taylor's move to Southampton after seven years in East Lancashire.