Few sides have made more effort to invest in Brazilian football talent in recent years than Chelsea, who last brought in Estevao Willian for a fee of €60 million. The latest talent they have set their eyes on is Santos left back Souza, but they have Barcelona for company.
The 18-year-old has impressed for Santos in Serie B, making 8 senior appearances, and providing 2 assists. Souza has been called by some as the successor of Marcelo Vieira, and presents for the under 17 of Brazil.
The dates that are considered to return to Spotify Camp Nou are the following. @VMalo8
– 11/12 or 18/19 February (depending on the draw of the Champions League)
– February 16
– March 2
– March 4/5 or 11/12 (depending on the draw of the Champions League)
– March 9
– March 30.— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) November 20, 2024
AS Diary say that he also stands out for his acceleration, his technical ability and his defensive skill. He has a success rate of 80% in duels, and recovers 8.98 balls per game. Chelsea is interested in signing Souza, and they loaned him to Strasbourg for a year in Ligue 1. Meanwhile, Barcelona is also considering a move for him. Souza has an offer from Saudi Arabia, but Santos is looking to extend his contract, which expires in 2025.
