He began his career at hometown team Sport Club Internacional. On 10 September 2010, aged 18, he signed his first contract for a length of five years, with a release clause set at €40 million (R$ 87 million). Two days later, he made his debut in a goalless home draw against Goiás Esporte Clube for the year's Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, as a 62nd-minute substitute for Giuliano. He made one more appearance off the bench over the season, and was included in "Inter"s squad for the 2010 FIFA Club World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, but did not take to the field as his team came third.