The Brazilian brings a wealth of experience and skills to the club, having played in several leagues around the world. Brambilla has joined Marina Machans from Cyprus top-tier club Othellos Athienou.

The arrival of the midfielder, who joins Chennaiyin on a one-year deal, marks the club's ninth signing for the 2024-25 season and its fourth foreign acquisition, following Elsinho Dias, Chima Chukwu and Wilmar Jordan Gil.

Head coach Owen Coyle expressed his excitement, saying: “Lukas Brambilla is a very exciting player and adds to the interesting players we were talking about. Young Indian players, in particular, will benefit from his creative abilities. Once again, he can take on men, he scores goals, he creates goals, he takes set pieces and he is excited to get on board. Obviously, another Brazilian. What great joy we have had in the club with the Brazilians. It's similar to my time working with Rafa and Brambilla falls into that mold. He is simply a wonderfully entertaining player, very qualified and the Brazilian comes with the desire to do well at the football club. That's why we're excited."

He added: "The boys had to overcome a lot of competition to get his signature. He was chased all over Europe due to his excellent season last year in Cyprus and again playing a very good league. So we are looking forward to working with Lukas and we look forward to that we can help him shine, flourish and continue to improve as a player.

Brambilla has excelled in several countries, playing for clubs around the world. He has played a total of 134 matches in his senior club career and scored 22 goals and 24 assists with his sublime skills.

Reflecting on his new journey with Chennaiyin FC, the 29-year-old expressed his excitement at joining the club and said, “I am very happy and honored to join this great club. The expectations are enormous and I can't wait to wear this shirt and give my best on the field.”

Brambilla's addition to Chennaiyin FC represents a major step forward for the club as it prepares for the upcoming season.