Chelsea will reportedly look to sign 17-year-old Brazilian defensive sensation Luis Eduardo from Gremio in a deal worth over €10 million next year.
According to an update by Brazilian journalist Fabio Vargas, Luis Eduardo is the subject of interest from Chelsea. The Blues are eager to reinforce their defensive unit by signing a promising centre-back next year. So, the 17-year-old Gremio wonderkid has emerged as a target for the West London outfit after his exploits at the Under-17 World Cup.
The 2024/25 UEFA Europa Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup winners are ready to submit a bid worth over €10 million to secure his services. The package will also include add-ons, and it will be interesting to see if a deal for the South American defensive sensation materialises.
Who is Luis Eduardo?
Luis Eduardo is the latest promising prodigy to rise in prominence in his homeland. A native of Corrente, the teenage prospect has spent his formative years thus far in Brazil, rising through the ranks at Gremio. The 17-year-old currently represents the club’s under-20 side, and he has also made his senior bow for them.
The Brazilian defensive sensation has managed 56 minutes thus far for Gremio, and his exploits for his nation at the Under-17 World Cup have helped him pique the attention of several high-profile clubs. Chelsea will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature next year.
London calling?
Chelsea’s interest in Luis Eduardo is hardly surprising. Speculation surrounding any promising wonderkid, particularly from South America, will contain links with the West London club. The Blues have constantly chased the most highly-rated prodigies since BlueCo took over as the new owners.
Meanwhile, the Premier League bigwigs are keen on reinforcing their defensive unit by signing a centre-back, and Eduardo can be Levi Colwill’s central defensive partner for several years. The latest report has revealed that Chelsea will soon submit a bid worth over €10 million to secure his services.
However, it is unclear if Gremio will be ready to cash in on the 17-year-old Brazilian defensive sensation for a deal worth over €10 million. Recent reports have claimed that Tricolor dos Pampas will aim to keep the teenage sensation at the club despite his recent links with Chelsea.
