Romano gives Chelsea wonderkid transfer update that fans will LOVE
Tom Weber
- Updated: 22 Aug 2023 17:45 BST
- 3 min read
Fabrizio Romano has given an update on Chelsea's 'forgotten' Deivid Washington deal.
Chelsea have decisively shifted their transfer policy in recent times in an attempt to lure some of the world's brightest young talents to Stamford Bridge. Though it has thus far yielded little tangible on-field success, this policy is an exciting one indeed.
South America has been a particularly happy hunting ground for the Blues lately, with the likes of Andrey Santos, Kendry Paez and Angelo Gabriel recently joining Chelsea. The latest name in what will surely go down as an illustrious list of signings in a few years' time was supposed to be Deivid Washington.
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The Santos star appeared destined to follow in the footsteps of teammate Angelo and trade Brazil for England, but a deal has still not officially been announced despite an agreement being reached weeks ago. But fret not Chelsea fans, Fabrizio Romano has now given a reassuring update regarding the Brazilian wonderkid's move.
What did Romano say?
Speaking to his 1.95 million YouTube subscribers, Romano said: "Many Chelsea fans I see on social media asking what's going on with the deal for Deivid Washington from Santos to Chelsea?"
"That was not an easy deal because Chelsea agreed terms with Santos, then Monaco till the end tried to hijack the deal, but it was impossible because Deivid Washington only wanted Chelsea."
"Chelsea agreed all the terms with Santos: It's a €16m deal plus €4m in add-ons, so [a] €20m package for Deivid Washington, who was born in 2005 and is one the most talented Brazilian players in South America."
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"But what is important to say is that the player already completed the medical test, the player was already in London, so everything is ready. It's just about documents and formal steps to make the deal happen. But sources are telling me that the deal, as of today, is absolutely not in danger and that Chelsea will proceed with [the] Deivid Washington deal."
