Manchester City winger Allan Elias has been named in Brazil's 26-man squad for upcoming international matches against Japan on 14 November and Singapore three days later. The 22-year-old joined City from Palmeiras on 31 August for up to £34 million and signed a five-year contract. Manager Carlo Ancelotti selected Allan as one of five uncapped players for the squad.
Allan expressed his emotion about the call-up, telling GE Globo: "It's a dream for every kid who grows up in the football world. One day this felt very distant, but today I can feel this sensation of being called up and wearing the Brazil national team shirt." He added that he hopes to perform well and establish himself in the squad during the international window.
Since arriving at Manchester City, Allan has featured in the Premier League, Carabao Cup and Champions League. He played 61 minutes in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Brighton before the club won 4-3 on penalties, and completed 90 minutes in a 5-1 Champions League victory over AEK Athens earlier this month, during which he struck the crossbar from a tight angle.
