OFFICIAL: Chelsea sign Santos' Angelo Gabriel

Chelsea have signed themselves another youngster, this time from across the pond. The Blues announced on Sunday evening the signing of Santos' Angelo Gabriel. 

The Brazilian has signed a long-term contract with the London club, and will join them for their pre-season matches in the United States. However, his does not yet have a guaranteed place in Mauricio Pochettino's first team.

In fact, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, it is likely he will be sent out on loan next season, probably to Ligue 1 side Strasbourg, to play under newly-appointed coach, Patrick Vieira. 

The deal cost the Blues €15 million for a player who has already a decent amount of experience at his young age, having made 129 first-team appearances for his Brazilian side.

According to their statement, "Angelo became the youngest player in the history of the Brazil national championship when he made his debut against Fluminense in the Maracana, aged just 15 years and 308 days".

 

July 16, 2023