Lucas Silva has conceded a loan away from Real Madrid could enhance his long-term prospects at the Bernabeu amid reports he will make a move to Porto . The Brazilian has appeared just seven times for Real since his January transfer from Belo Horizonte 's Cruzeiro but believes he can stake a claim for a regular place in Carlo Ancelotti 's side . However , with just four starts in a possible 19 matches since his debut in the Champions League against Schalke on February 18 , regular football elsewhere could be a blessing in disguise for the 22-year-old - and if reports are to be believed Porto are in the box seat . Lucas Silva ( right ) says a loan move from Real Madrid could be a good option as he seeks game time . The Brazilian 22-year-old moved to the Bernabeu in January but has made just seven appearances . ' I was astonished with the news about a potential loan move to Porto . I have not heard anything about it , ' Lucas Silva told Brazilian publication Globo Esporte . ' I have a contract with Real Madrid and I want to fulfil it . I have already had opportunities and I think I have the ability to be in the team and to play . 'But a loan move could be a good option . ' Lucas Silva followed the Schalke match by starting in February 22 's 2-0 league win over Elche and the March 1 draw with Villarreal . He then had to wait a fortnight to make Ancelotti 's XI against Levante . Lucas Silva ( left ) say he is committed to fulfilling his contract at Real Madrid but is tipped to go to Porto . Before the international break he came on as an 88th-minute substitute for Luka Modric in their 2-1 El Clasico defeat . His fellow Brazilian Casemiro has enjoyed plenty of game time at Porto , who sit second in the Portuguese league , where he was loaned from Real at the start of the season . Casemiro has made 28 appearances , scoring four goals and picking up 11 yellow cards .
Midfielder Lucas Silva has appeared just 2 times for Real Madrid . Reports suggest Porto is in line to take the 22-year-old on loan . The Brazilian moved to Real Madrid in January from Cruzeiro . CLICK HERE for all the latest Real Madrid news .