Barcelona and Chelsea interested in signing 18-year-old Brazilian left-back
Few sides have made more of an effort to invest in Brazilian football talent in recent years as Chelsea, who most recently brought in Estevao Willian for a fee of €60m. The latest talent they have set eyes on is Santos left-back Souza, but they have Barcelona for company. The 18-year-old has been impressing for […] The post Barcelona and Chelsea interested in signing 18-year-old Brazilian left-back appeared first on Football España.
Few sides have made more of an effort to invest in Brazilian football talent in recent years as Chelsea, who most recently brought in Estevao Willian for a fee of €60m. The latest talent they have set eyes on is Santos left-back Souza, but they have Barcelona for company.
The 18-year-old has been impressing for Santos in Serie B, making 8 senior appearances, and providing 2 assists. Souza has been dubbed by some as the successor to Marcelo Vieira, and features for Brazil’s under-17s.
The dates that are being considered to return to Spotify Camp Nou are the following. @VMalo8
– 11/12 or 18/19 February (depending on the Champions League draw)
– February 16
– March 2
– March 4/5 or 11/12 (depending on the Champions League draw)
– March 9
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Diario AS say that he stands out for his acceleration, technical ability and competent defensive showings too. He has an 80% success rate in duels, and recovers 8.98 balls per game. Chelsea are interested in signing Souza, and would loan him to Strasbourg for a year in Ligue 1. Meanwhile Barcelona are also considering a move for him. Souza has an offer from Saudi Arabia, but Santos are looking to extend his contract, which expires in 2025.
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