AC Milan have completed the signing of Leo Duarte from Flamengo in a deal reportedly worth €11 million (£10.15m/$12.34m).
The Rossoneri beat Roma in the race to sign Duarte, who joins on a five-year deal after deciding to continue his career in Italy with his first move abroad.
Duarte had spent his entire professional career with Flamengo, making 92 total appearances across four seasons with the Brazilian club.
He claimed two trophies with the club, winning the Campeonato Carioca: in2017 and 2019.
The arrival of the 23-year-old centre-back strengthens the defensive options available to new Milan boss Marco Giampaolo ahead of the 2019-20 season.