Who is Gabriel Moscardo? The 'Chelsea-bound' Brazilian Declan Rice
Jacque Talbot
- 27 Nov 2023 20:50 GMT
- 6 min read
Corinthians midfielder Gabriel Moscardo is reportedly on his way to Chelsea.
The 18-year-old Brazilian is a long-standing target of the Blues and a €26 million offer has been agreed according to Brazilian media. Chelsea had already sent a proposal previously. The youngster even publically talked about the offer, revealing: "There was a proposal from Chelsea months ago, but I talk a lot with my agent and my parents and they try to give me as little information as possible,” the teenager said via Fabrizio Romano.
"They say there is not long until the end of the season, they tell me to dedicate myself and do well, and that at the end of the season, there will be good things.
"I know very little information. My father knows a few things, he prefers not to tell me so as not to influence my head too much, to end up taking a little bit of my focus here, he says: 'Here your focus is on Corinthians'. Of course, there’s interest from various clubs, I’ve also heard about it, there was strong interest from Chelsea a few months ago, but if you stop to think about where I’m going now, at this moment, it’s not good.
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"I want to help Corinthians now to get them out of this situation. Let’s wait for the season to end, there are still a few games to go, and we’ll see what we can do."
The 18-year-old, who is regarded as one of the top young defensive midfielders playing today, is the subject of intense speculation.
But just who is Moscardo?
What position does Moscardo play in?
Moscardo is a midfielder who typically plays in the No.6 role.
How good is Moscardo?
Moscardo began his career with Atleta Cidadao before signing for the Corinthians academy. And in just five years, he progressed from the youth ranks to a regular spot in the first team.
He signed his first professional contract in 2021, which he later renewed. At just 17, he captained Corinthians' U21 team to the final of the FIFA Youth Cup in May, where he earned the accolade of Player of the Tournament.
His remarkable progress also led to a call-up to the Brazil U23 squad ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, as well as huge interest from elite clubs in Europe.
Moscardo has great vision, precise passing, and unwavering guile. He can tackle and dictate tempo across the middle of the park. Already at such a young age, he is showing his leadership qualities.
Indeed, there have been comparisons to Arsenal’s Declan Rice, who is also able to carry the ball while being diligent in his defensive duties.
What clubs are interested in Moscardo?
The likes of Barcelona, Arsenal, and Chelsea have expressed interest, and it is the latter who appear to be coming out on top in the race to sign him after a €26m offer was accepted, if Brazilian media is to be believed.
When does Moscardo’s contract expire?
Moscardo’s contract runs with Corinthians until 2026, having penned a new deal over the summer.
How old is Moscardo?
Moscardo was born on September 28, 2005, making him 18 years old at the time of writing.
What is Moscardo’s Instagram?
Moscardo’s Instagram account is @gabrielmoscardo. He has 455k followers at the time of writing.
