helsea have accomplished the signing of Brazilian winger Angelo Gabriel.
The 18-year-old has put pen to paper on a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge after becoming a member of from Santos in a deal believed to be price roughly €15million (£13m).
Gabriel is now anticipated to affix Mauricio Pochettino’s senior squad for his or her forthcoming pre-season tour of the United States, the place they face Wrexham, Brighton, Newcastle, Fulham and Borussia Dortmund over the subsequent few weeks.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Gabriel - the youngest debutant within the historical past of the Brazilian top-flight who already has 129 senior membership appearances to his title - is then anticipated to realize additional first-team expertise out on mortgage.
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The teenager is already being linked with companion aspect Strasbourg, the Ligue 1 membership now managed by Patrick Vieira during which Chelsea’s homeowners have a majority stake.
“Chelsea has completed the signing of Brazilian winger Angelo Gabriel from Santos,” the Blues mentioned in an official assertion on Sunday night.
“Born in Brasilia, the 18-year-old arrives at Stamford Bridge with a wealth of senior football under his belt; he made 129 first-team appearances for Santos across all competitions.
“A left-footed winger who was regularly utilised off the right side of Santos’ frontline, Angelo became the youngest player in the history of the Brazil national championship when he made his debut against Fluminense in the Maracanã, aged just 15 years and 308 days.
“In April 2021, the Brazil Under-20 international scored his first senior goal, a close-range finish away to Lorenzo in the Copa Libertadores. In doing so he became the youngest goalscorer in that historic competition. He scored four more times for Santos and claimed ten assists. Welcome to Chelsea, Angelo!”
Gabriel joins the likes of Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson in becoming a member of Chelsea this summer time, whereas the membership have additionally renewed their dedication to youth by already bringing within the likes of Alex Matos, Kendry Paez and Dujuan Richards. Portugal Under-21 winger Diego Moreira additionally joined formally from Benfica on Friday.
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