Chelsea continue their recruitment of young hopefuls and this Sunday finalized the signing of Brazilian winger Angelo Gabriel (18), from Santos, for a long-term contract. The amount of the transaction is estimated between 15 and 20 million euros. A left-handed winger regularly used on the right side of Santos’ front line, Angelo became the youngest player in Brazil’s national league history when he made his debut against Fluminense in the Maracanã aged just 15. and 308 days”detail the Blues.
But his adventure at Chelsea should not start right away. Aged 18, Gabriel will not have his place in the first team. The possibility of seeing him go to Strasbourg, which has come under the control of the same investment fund that owns the Chelsea club, is a serious option. As mentioned on our site at the beginning of June, the very young Brazilian striker should land in Alsace and his profile has already been validated by the sports management of the RCSA.