Chelsea have made an exciting acquisition in the form of highly talented Brazilian striker Angelo Gabriel. According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the Blues have reached an agreement with the player’s current club, Santos, for a transfer fee of £13 million.
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Chelsea Agree Deal to Sign Brazilian Teenager Angelo Gabriel
Understand Barcelona have told Santos also with formal communication that they are not matching Chelsea official €15m bid for Ângelo Gabriel 🔵🔴⛔️
Barça are only focused on sealing Vitor Roque deal. He’s the one.
Santos will now proceed to sign Ângelo deal with #CFC 🔵🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/zpugwiNwRF
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 29, 2023
Angelo Gabriel: A Rising Star from Brazil
The highly regarded forward has caught the attention of top European clubs with his impressive performances with O Alvinegro. Born in 2004, the young striker has already displayed remarkable skill, vision, and goal-scoring ability.
His potential and raw talent have earned him a reputation as one of Brazil’s brightest prospects in recent years. Moreover, his flashy style of play has led to him being called the “next Neymar” by scouts and journalists alike.
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Chelsea’s Pursuit and Agreement
As per Romano, the 18-year-old has agreed to personal terms on a contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2029, underlining the club’s long-term vision for the player. The agreed fee of £13 million also demonstrates the London side’s belief in Angelo’s potential and their commitment to nurturing his development.
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The Italian journalist’s report further adds that while he is expected to join the club for pre-season, there are indications that he might subsequently be sent out on loan, potentially to Ligue 1 side Strasbourg.
Barcelona’s Step Back
Barcelona, initially showing interest in the teenager, have informed Santos that they will not match Chelsea’s bid for the striker. The Spanish giants have communicated their focus on finalising a deal for Vitor Roque, indicating that they consider him their priority. As a result, Santos is now proceeding with the negotiations to complete the youngster’s transfer to the Premier League.
After this transfer, all eyes will be on Angelo’s development and the potential impact he can have at Stamford Bridge.
