Chelsea are planning to sign exciting Brazilian left-back Souza from Santos Transfers.
Santos is one of the most renowned talent factories in the world and has developed some of the best footballers ever.
From three-time World Cup winner Pele to Danilo, former full-back for Real Madrid, Manchester City and Juventus, alongside Rodrygo with his three LaLiga titles, and Neymar, who was runner-up for the Ballon d’Or in 2017, the club has long stood out for some of the most outstanding young talents in world football.
Santos’ latest Brazilian sensation, who is now attracting widespread attention from clubs across Europe, is Souza, who has made 27 appearances for the Alvinegro and is playing a key role in their ongoing relegation battle.
According to TransfersChelsea have entered the race to sign the 19-year-old and have identified him as a possible option to strengthen their left-back ranks.
The report adds that despite his lack of experience, the Blues believe the Brazilian left-back has tremendous physical and technical qualities that would suit European football.
The club also believes his £13m valuation is good value for money and he would then be loaned out to BlueCo’s sister club Strasbourg to develop further if the deal is completed, the Spanish club said.
However, Chelsea are facing stiff competition for his signature Transfers claims European giants Bayern Munich and Barcelona have made inquiries to sign him amid interest from the Blues.
Expectation
Chelsea have built a reputation for securing some of the best candidates from South America, and one of the standout additions from that recruitment drive is Estevao Willian.
His goal in the recent 3-0 win over Barcelona in the Champions League made him the second-youngest footballer ever to score in each of his first three games in the competition, with only Kylian Mbappé achieving the feat at a younger age.
Although the 18-year-old could not make the same impact in Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Arsenal as he was withdrawn at half-time, he is still regarded as one of the best youngsters with remarkable potential.
The club has now set its sights on Souza, who is highly regarded in Brazil as one of the best left-backs not only in the country but also in South America.
Amid interest from several clubs, the Blues’ clear route through Strasbourg could give them the advantage in the race, as he will most likely get more playing time there than at Bayern or Barça.
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