Chelsea ready to agree done deal for a world-class player

Chelsea are close to confirming another transfer deal outside of the transfer window, according to a report this morning.

The Andrey Santos situation has been very strange. He was signed early in the January transfer window and arrived in the UK. But unfortunately he was unable to get a work permit even though it seemed like he was going to be staying with Chelsea for the rest of this season.

That hasn’t happened and therefore Chelsea have been trying to find a club to loan him to. Last week it looked like that club would be Palmeiras in Brazil. But those talks broke down and the deal collapsed.

Fabrizio Romano now says that Santos is close to rejoining his former club Vaso De Gama on loan from Chelsea.

Chelsea and Vasco da Gama are closing in on agreement for Andrey Santos loan after deal collapsed with Palmeiras, it’s almost done 🚨🔵🇧🇷 #CFC

Vasco accept Chelsea key condition for Andrey to play U20 World Cup — he will return to London in July.

Medicals will take place soon. pic.twitter.com/FM2LcXOq7l

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 27, 2023

Vasco seemingly more willing to accept Chelsea’s unique terms as they push for a work permit for the summer. The main thing is he keeps playing football.