English Premier League side, Chelsea have officially confirmed the signing of Brazilian and Vasco Da Gama midfielder, Andrey Santos.
Chelsea football club confirmed the signing on Saturday 7th January 2023, a few minutes after the unveiling of 20-year-old vory Coast striker David Datro Fofana who they signed from Molde.
Andrey Santos who was signed from Vasco Da Gama by Chelsea for a reported transfer fee of £18million and has scored eight goals in 38 appearances for Vasco da Gama.
He made his league debut aged 17 in 2021 before playing a key role in his side’s promotion back to the top flight in Brazil in the 2022 season.
“It’s a very big opportunity for me,” he said. “This is a big club playing in big competitions like the Premier League so I am very excited.
“The players here are so good and I am very happy to be here.”
The Blues are also in talks with Benfica over a move for their Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 21, who has a £106m release clause.
Graham Potter’s side are 10th in the Premier League after Thursday’s 1-0 loss to Manchester City and have a mounting injury list that includes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and forward Raheem Sterling.