Lucas to leave "Bayer" after the season © EuroFootball.com

Leverkusen defender Lucio has confirmed that he will leave his club at the end of the season.

The Brazilian spent three and a half seasons at Leverkusen and now wants to join one of Europe's top clubs. In an interview with "Kicker" magazine, he said: "I want to take the next step in my career, and therefore I need to leave Bayer."

This season, the 25-year-old Brazilian national team player has been heavily linked with powerful clubs. At the start of the season, Lucio almost moved to , but did not agree with the club's contract terms.

Now Lucio has many options, and he just wants to play for any top club: "A big club with a big reputation would be best for me. , , , , - all of them would suit me and I would feel at home there. I will participate in the Copa America in the summer and I want to settle everything as soon as possible."

Lucio has not ruled out the possibility of staying in Germany:

" is a great club, and I could play there because my family has no problems living in Germany."

"Bayer" would like at least fifteen million euros for the player and will try to attract the attention of various clubs hoping to earn more.