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Real Madrid wonderkid Lucas Silva forced to retire with serious heart condition at just 23

Brazilian failed medical ahead of move to Sporting Lisbon and revealed on Instagram he was forced to end career prematurely

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 02: Lucas Silva

REAL MADRID starlet Lucas Silva has sadly been forced to retire from football at the age of 23 due to a heart condition.

The Brazilian was on the brink of joining Sporting Lisbon — but the move broke down when a medical showed a serious condition with his heart, which sparked fears he may have to end his career prematurely.

 Lucas Silva (R) has sadly been forced to retire from football due to heart condition
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Lucas Silva (R) has sadly been forced to retire from football due to heart conditionCredit: EPA
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Unfortunately, Silva has now confirmed fans’ concerns as he changed his Instagram bio to announce he had been forced to retire.

It now reads: “I fought the good fight, I finished my career, I have kept the faith”.

Sad news indeed.

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