Chelsea Football Club Signs Santos Winger Angelo Gabriel for €15 Million and Loans Him to Strasbourg

Chelsea Football Club has successfully secured the services of Santos winger Angelo Gabriel for a fee of €15 million (£12.95m, $16.38m). The talented Brazilian is expected to sign a five-year contract, pledging his future to the club until 2028. 

However, Chelsea intends to further develop the 18-year-old by sending him on loan to Strasbourg, a Ligue 1 side recently acquired by Chelsea's owners.

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Angelo Gabriel's transfer is a significant deal, considering that his previous contract with Santos contained a release clause valued at €60 million. However, the clubs have reached an agreement for his sale at the reduced price of €15 million.

Despite Barcelona holding preferential rights to match any offer for Angelo Gabriel since 2022, they are unlikely to make a bid for the player, opening the way for Chelsea to secure his services.

Angelo Gabriel has already showcased his abilities on the field, having made 129 appearances for Santos since his debut in 2020, during which he scored five goals. Additionally, he has represented Brazil at the under-20 level, further highlighting his potential.

If the transfer is completed, Angelo Gabriel will become Chelsea's second acquisition from Brazilian football this year, following the signing of midfielder Andrey Santos from Vasco de Gama in January. However, Andrey Santos faced complications obtaining a work permit, which resulted in him rejoining Vasco de Gama on loan in March ahead of the 2023 Brazilian Serie A season.

As for Strasbourg, they finished 15th in the previous season's Ligue 1 and have been competing in the French top flight since their promotion in 2017. The loan move to Strasbourg will offer Angelo Gabriel an opportunity to gain valuable experience and continue his development.

In addition to Angelo Gabriel, Chelsea is also nearing the completion of a deal for Villarreal forward Nicolas Jackson. The club has already confirmed the arrival of Christopher Nkunku, while notable departures during this transfer window include Edouard Mendy, Mateo Kovacic, Kalidou Koulibaly, and N'Golo Kante.