Chelsea have completed the signing of promising Brazilian youngster Deivid Washington from Santos.
The 18-year-old has signed a seven-year deal following his £16 million transfer with the Blues that includes the option of a further year.
The forward follows the career path of Ângelo Gabriel, who also joined Chelsea from Santos this summer, although Ângelo is now on loan at Strasbourg.
Washington only made his professional debut in April when he came on as a late substitute for Santos in their win against Botafogo and went on to feature 16 times for the club. The player also scored twice for the Brazilian club against Bahia and Vasco before being snapped up by Chelsea.
Welcome to Chelsea, Deivid Washington! 🔵 pic.twitter.com/qwLuddBTK5
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