Chelsea's Andrey Santos rejoins former club Vasco de Gama on loan
Chelsea’s Andrey Santos rejoins former club Vasco de Gama on loan after the Blues fail to secure a work permit for the Brazilian teenager they signed during January transfer splurge
- Andrey Santos will rejoin former club Vasco de Game on loan from Chelsea
- The Brazilian has failed to secure a work permit to allow him to move to London
- The teenager will re-join The Blues in the summer ahead of pre-season US Tour
Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos is to rejoin his former club Vasco de Gama on loan after the club failed to secure a work permit for him, it has been confirmed.
The 18-year-old signed for the Blues from the Brazilian side in January for a reported £17.5million but has been unable to feature, prompting the club to seek a solution that will allow him to play first-team football whilst the issue is resolved.
The PA news agency understands that Santos missed the threshold for work-permit approval by a single point. He will return to Stamford Bridge in the summer ahead of their anticipated tour of the US.
Last month he helped Brazil to victory in the South American U20 Championship, scoring in the final victory against Uruguay. He finished as the tournament’s top scorer with six goals.
Andrey Santons arrived at Chelsea in January but hasn’t been able to make an appearence for the Blues due to work permit issues
‘He now has the opportunity to develop further at the level,’ Chelsea said in a statement.
Previously, he had helped Vasco to regain their top-flight status in Brazil, winning promotion with his boyhood side in 2021 to earn his move to Stamford Bridge.
The Blues saw off interest from the likes of Man City and Newcastle to snap up the teenager during the January transfer window.
He was one of eight summer signings in a huge winter spurge from owner Todd Boehly, but has been unable to take to the pitch.
Last month, Santos was spotted attending Vasco de Gama’s 4-1 win over Boavista ahead of the temporary move back to his former club.
The teenager helped Brazil win the South American U20 Championships last month
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