Chelsea are reportedly prepared to cash in on 20-year-old Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos in what will be an unpopular decision.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Chelsea are willing to sanction the departure of Andrey Santos, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. The 20-year-old is highly rated across Europe, and he is currently on loan at RC Strasbourg. His performances have been rather impressive for the Ligue 1 outfit.
It will be interesting to see if Chelsea can find a suitable destination for him. Santos needs to join a club where he will get ample opportunities. He is unlikely to get too many chances at Chelsea, and it would be wise of the player to leave them.
Meanwhile, Chelsea need more quality and depth in their squad, and signing a quality central midfielder would be a wise decision. Andrey Santos has not been able to establish himself as an important first-team player for them yet. So, waiting around for him to develop does not make any sense, even though his exit will be controversial.
A departure from Chelsea would be ideal for both parties. Chelsea need to invest in a player who is ready to make an impact immediately, and Santos needs to join a club where he will get ample opportunities and exposure. Meanwhile, the Blues have been linked with several midfielders, including Douglas Luiz.
Santos needs to leave Chelsea
Andrey Santos must look to join a club where he will get the opportunities and the time to fulfil his potential. Chelsea will be hoping to fight for major trophies in the coming season, and they need established players who can help them improve quickly. It remains to be seen whether they can bring in the right additions over the next few months.
The Blues have shown improvement this season, and they are currently pushing for UEFA Champions League qualification. Finishing in the top four would be a success for them after their disappointing performances in recent seasons.
It will be interesting to see if the 20-year-old Brazilian midfielder manages to fulfil his potential in the coming seasons. Chelsea fans will certainly hope that the club does not end up regretting their decision to let him move on. He has attributes to develop into a top-class player in the near future. It remains to be seen where he ends up.
