Chelsea are near signing Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Vasco da Gama, GOAL understands.
- Blues in talks to land teenager
- Midfielder will signal five-year deal
- Has launch clause value €40m
WHAT’S HAPPENING? Chelsea are in superior negotiations to signal the 18-year-old from the Brazilian staff, who’re ready to let him depart through the January switch window.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Santos is about to signal a five-year contract with the Premier League staff, who’ve been monitoring him since halfway via 2022.
AND WHAT’S MORE: Santos has been seen as one of the vital promising younger gamers within the nation and had just lately signed a contract with the membership that runs till 2027. It’s not but clear what payment Chelsea can pay Vasco for the rising star, however he has a launch clause in his contract value €40 million.
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WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA? Earlier than they’ll herald new gamers, Chelsea will resume their Premier League marketing campaign with a house sport in opposition to Bournemouth on December 27.