helsea have completed the signing of Brazilian winger Angelo Gabriel.
The 18-year-old has put pen to paper on a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge after joining from Santos in a deal believed to be worth approximately €15million (£13m).
Gabriel is now expected to join Mauricio Pochettino’s senior squad for their forthcoming pre-season tour of the United States, where they face Wrexham, Brighton, Newcastle, Fulham and Borussia Dortmund over the next few weeks.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Gabriel – the youngest debutant in the history of the Brazilian top-flight who already has 129 senior club appearances to his name – is then expected to gain further first-team experience out on loan.
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The teenager is already being linked with partner side Strasbourg, the Ligue 1 club now managed by Patrick Vieira in which Chelsea’s owners have a majority stake.
“Chelsea has completed the signing of Brazilian winger Angelo Gabriel from Santos,” the Blues said in an official statement on Sunday evening.
“Born in Brasilia, the 18-year-old arrives at Stamford Bridge with a wealth of senior football under his belt; he made 129 first-team appearances for Santos across all competitions.
“A left-footed winger who was regularly utilised off the right side of Santos’ frontline, Angelo became the youngest player in the history of the Brazil national championship when he made his debut against Fluminense in the Maracanã, aged just 15 years and 308 days.
New recruit: Angelo Gabriel has now officially joined Chelsea from Santos
/ AFP via Getty Images“In April 2021, the Brazil Under-20 international scored his first senior goal, a close-range finish away to Lorenzo in the Copa Libertadores. In doing so he became the youngest goalscorer in that historic competition. He scored four more times for Santos and claimed ten assists. Welcome to Chelsea, Angelo!”
Gabriel joins the likes of Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson in joining Chelsea this summer, while the club have also renewed their commitment to youth by already bringing in the likes of Alex Matos, Kendry Paez and Dujuan Richards. Portugal Under-21 winger Diego Moreira also joined officially from Benfica on Friday.
