Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos has been in outstanding form for Brazil Under 20s at the South American Championships.
The 18-year-old, who wears the captain’s armband, scored his fourth goal of the tournament in the 3-1 win over Ecuador on Tuesday, during the final game of the group stages.
Fans on Twitter are very excited about what the future could hold for Santos, with many backing him to be a hit as and when he makes his debut for the Blues:
We have a gem
— Koulibaly’s houseboy (@iamyourspec) February 1, 2023
One to look out for
— 𝕂𝖊𝖊nᏦᎥᏁᎶ🤴🏿 (@amonooX) February 1, 2023
We’ve signed a future elite talent. wow
— cfc.abdi (@cfcabditt) February 1, 2023
I absolutely can’t wait to watch him at chels, what a talent.
— Doug (@dougie000272) February 1, 2023
@aidan_show this kid is gonna be worth 100 mil we’re so lucky we got him for 12mil 4 goals in 4 games from midfield
— Jordan (@Airjordyy) February 1, 2023
Wow🤩
— Pintus (@Afolabi28739962) February 1, 2023
What a player we have 😭🙏
— Zeddicus Zu’l Zorander (@OneZeddicus) February 1, 2023
He’s gonna be so good for the future heck I’d play him now he’s got to be better than what we’ve got at the minute
— Toby (@toby_cf03) February 1, 2023
Straight to the squad !
— Otunba Amuludun Of Ibadan ⚪ (@CallMeFreebies) February 1, 2023
Santos will be in action again tomorrow night, when the final round gets underway. Brazil will be taking on Venezuela before they face Paraguay, Colombia and Uruguay over the next ten days.
Considering manager Graham Potter does lack options in midfield, even after the arrival of Enzo Fernandez, Santos could well come under consideration for first-team opportunities sooner than expected. For that to happen, though, a work permit will need to be sorted out.