Released Real Madrid midfielder Lucas Silva is open to a move to Italy.

Silva was released from his contract this week.

“I wish I'd had more opportunities in Madrid, but it just wasn't possible. It was still a great experience, I learned a lot and with only one year left on my contract, we both decided it was better for everyone to just terminate the deal early," Lucas Silva told Tuttomercatoweb.

“I was considered the best young midfielder in Brazil when I arrived, so naturally I expected it to go differently with Madrid, but I regret nothing and want to think only of the next opportunity.

“I want to play in Europe, that is my objective, especially if I can get back into the Brazil squad that way. Serie A would be perfectly suited to my characteristics and that'd represent a very important move.

“I was close to Genoa and we were in direct contact, but at the end of the day, it wasn't finalised due to some details."