Chelsea have sold Angelo Gabriel to Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr for £19 million just a year after signing the Brazilian teenager from Santos.
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Angelo spent the last season at StrasbourgBecame the 26th player to leave Chelsea this summerHas signed a five-year contract with Al-NassrWHAT HAPPENED?
The Blues forked out €15m (£13m/$16m) to secure his services from the Brazilian outfit. However, Angelo spent the 2023-24 season on loan at Strasbourg – Chelsea's sister club in Ligue 1 – where he scored four goals in 21 Ligue 1 appearances, showcasing glimpses of his talent.
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Chelsea have now transferred Angelo to Al-Nassr as part of their extensive summer clearout in a €23m (£19.4m/$25.4m) move. His departure makes him the 26th player to leave Stamford Bridge either on loan or through a permanent transfer as they have been actively reshuffling their squad in a bid to balance the books and achieve a zero net spend by the end of the transfer window. The youngster has signed a five-year deal with the Saudi giants and Chelsea will receive a part of any future proceeds made from his sale.
DID YOU KNOW?
Angelo's rise to prominence began in Brazil, where he made his professional debut for Santos at the tender age of 15 years and 308 days, making him the youngest player ever to feature in the Brazilian Serie A. His early success continued as he became the youngest player to score in the Copa Libertadores, South America's premier club competition, netting a goal at just 16 years old in 2021.
AFPWHAT NEXT FOR ANGELO & CHELSEA?
Angelo is expected to make his debut for Al-Nassr and line up alongside Cristiano Ronaldo on September 13, after the international break, in a highly anticipated match against Al-Ahli. Meanwhile, Chelsea will return to action against Bournemouth a day later in the Premier League.
