LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Angelo and his family are overjoyed that Chelsea have finalized their agreement to sign the talented youngster from Santos.
On Sunday, Chelsea released a formal statement announcing the signing of the immensely talented wonderkid from Santos, Angelo.
The footballer and his family are very happy about the transfer and are eager to start a new life in the Premier League.
“It’s an enormous happiness without explanation, but with a bit of a heavy heart,” Angelo’s father told Brazilian outlet A Tribuna.
“My wife and Idene Dias Damasceno, his mother, will be with him for at least the first six months until he adapts to the climate, which is completely different. It’s another country, another language, and morals. It helps a lot to have two Brazilians on the team.”
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“Chelsea has completed the signing of Brazilian winger Angelo Gabriel from Santos,” the club’s official statement reads.
“Born in Brasilia, the 18-year-old arrives at Stamford Bridge with a wealth of senior football under his belt; he made 129 first-team appearances for Santos across all competitions. Welcome to Chelsea, Angelo!”
Following the summer 2017 additions of young players like Cesare Casadei, Andrey Santos, and Carney Chukwuemeka, the 18-year-old is the most recent member of the Blues squad.
According to reports, Barcelona withdrew from the competition to recruit the Santos star, thus he has now joined the London club for a reputed £13 million fee.
When the Chelsea team starts their preseason trip this week, the young player is anticipated to travel with them to the United States.