Imminent West Ham signing Luizao has posted a farewell to Sao Paulo.

Initially, Luizao is expected to join the club's U21 squad, with his signing more of a long-term investment than an established first-team addition.

"If my cycle in Sao Paulo closes, gratitude is undoubtedly the word that stays, it's been six years of a lot of learning and work," he wrote on Instagram.

"I arrived a dreamy boy and left the club as a man with goals and goals to be met, I know many will judge the form I leave but I make it clear that above all I maintain my respect and love for the club.

"Thank you Sao Paulo Football Club."