Chelsea ink Angelo Gabriel from Santos

Chelsea signed the Brazilian teenager Angelo Gabriel from Santos as the new head coach Mauricio Pochettino wants young blood in the dressing room.

Chelsea has completed the signing of Brazilian winger Angelo Gabriel from Santos. ✍️

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 16, 2023

The 18-year-old player holds the record for the youngest player in the history of Brazil’s national team when he played at 15 years and 308 days.

There has yet to be an official confirmation for the transfer sum and the length of the deal, but reports are that he will cost around 17 million dollars.

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“Welcome to Chelsea, Angelo!” the Blues’ official website confirmed the deal.

After playing 129 matches for Santos in all tournaments, the winger joins the London club, netting 5 goals and giving 10 assists. Gabriel also holds the record as the youngest player to score in Copa Libertadores history.

Chelsea keep on signing talent from South America under Todd Boehly:

🇧🇷 Andrey Santos (18)
🇪🇨 Kendry Paez (16)
🇧🇷 Angelo Gabriel (18) pic.twitter.com/JKIzJBvIgF

— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 16, 2023