CONFIRMED: Fabrizio Romano confirms Nottingham Forest have agreed deal to sign Brazilian midfielder from Chelsea, official announcement imminent
Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal with Chelsea over the loan signing of Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos according to renowed transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Quick negotiations took place over the past few days with Steve Cooper side showing interest on taking the young Brazilian on loan at the City Ground stadium. For the South American youngster, this is a massive opportunity to prove his worth to his employers while also gaining valuable Premier League experience.
Nearly every time we’ve seen Andrey Santos play, be that for Brazil U20, Vasco, or for us this preseason, he’s shown why Chelsea plunked down the millions to pluck him out of the Brazilian second division in January.
It’s not often that a teenager can consistently control the midfield in a senior game, but he’s already shown he’s well capable of that!
According to The Times and then Fabrizio Romano, the 19-year-old will be joining Nottingham Forest on loan for the season.
It will be just a straight-up loan without any future considerations. And since it’s a domestic loan, it also won’t fall under FIFA’s reduced loan allowance.
Santos will have plenty of competition at Forest, all other, all more established. Challenge, accepted.
