Joao Victor de Souza eyed from Santos

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Chelsea and Barcelona are reportedly exploring a possible switch transfer for Santos wonderkid Joao Victor de Souza, who has been in comparison with Actual Madrid and Brazil legend Marcelo.

The proficient 18-year-old is quick incomes himself a giant status after impressing for Santos, and it appears Europe’s elite are actually beginning to take discover.

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Based on AS, Chelsea and Barca presently appear to be exhibiting the strongest curiosity in Souza, whereas he might even have the likelihood to maneuver to Saudi Arabia.

Souza’s taking part in model at left-back appears to be drawing comparisons with Marcelo, as Brazilian soccer followers will probably be hoping he can finally show to be the long-term answer for the nation in that place.

Marcelo had an amazing profession on the highest degree, profitable the Champions League 5 occasions throughout his time on the Bernabeu, in addition to quite a few different main honours.

The 36-year-old additionally gained over 50 caps for the Brazilian nationwide crew, so if Souza can have anyplace close to that type of profession, he’ll have executed effectively for himself.

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Chelsea have executed effectively in current occasions to snap up the most effective younger expertise from throughout the globe, with their present homeowners placing lots of emphasis on constructing a long-term undertaking somewhat than simply signing ready-made superstars.

Souza could possibly be a very good match for this technique, with AS noting that it would really imply the Blues initially ship him to one in every of their different related golf equipment, akin to Ligue 1 outfit Strasbourg.

Chelsea followers themselves might need to attend some time earlier than seeing Souza representing them, however maybe he’ll additionally show adequate to be difficult for a first-team place at Stamford Bridge ahead of anticipated.

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Chelsea might arguably do with a brand new left-back anyway, as there have been some question-marks over Marc Cucurella for a while now, whereas Ben Chilwell is clearly out of favour after points with health and kind.

Barcelona can be a tough membership to show down, although, so CFC would possibly face sturdy competitors for this thrilling wonderkid.