Chelsea have reportedly won the race for promising Brazilian midfield sensation Andrey Santos, beating competition from Newcastle United.
According to talkSPORT, Chelsea have won the race to sign promising Brazilian midfield sensation Andrey Santos from Vasco Da Gama. The Blues have beaten competition from top clubs, including Newcastle United, for the 18-year-old.
Andrey Santos only has one full season under his belt, but that has proven enough to ensure that some of Europe’s biggest clubs are following him. After months of keeping tabs on the Brazilian midfield sensation, some clubs have seen approaches get entertained by Vasco Da Gama.
Santos is an 18-year-old midfielder who can build attacks and break up play with defensive actions. His physicality and ability on the ball have been a big plus point for clubs to consider making a move. He has made 36 appearances for Vasco Da Gama, scoring eight times.
Chelsea have been keeping tabs on Santos and several other young talents since Todd Boehly took over the club. The west Londoners have embarked on a project titled ‘vision 2030’. The work has already begun by recruiting some of the best youngsters from other clubs.
Chelsea are keen on signing Ethan Nwaneri, Mikey Moore, and Chris Rigg from Arsenal, Tottenham, and Sunderland, respectively. The task is complex, but the Blues have already shown an intent during the summer window by bringing in Omari Hutchinson, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Cesare Casadei.
They are also on the verge of signing Molde’s 19-year-old striker David Fofana while keeping tabs on several others, including Andrey Santos. Now, according to talkSPORT, Chelsea are closing in on signing the Brazilian midfield sensation from Vasco Da Gama.
Newcastle United were also keen on signing the youngster, having opened talks with the Brazilian club. Eddie Howe was interested in integrating the midfielder into his squad during the January transfer window, and the Magpies were willing to spend significantly to acquire him.
It now appears that Chelsea have beaten the competition not only from Newcastle United but others. The west London club’s project has the pull towards enticing youngsters who are only at the beginning of their promising careers.
Santos is not expected to slot straight into the first-team squad when he lands at Stamford Bridge. The period between January and the summer will allow the Brazilian midfield sensation to adapt to new conditions and possibly replace N’Golo Kante in the long run if the Frenchman departs after the season ends.
