The 18-year-old Brazilian scored in his opening two games in the Brasileirao, but has made just nine appearances for Santos.Deivid Washington has been described as a Brazilian "prodigy", but joins a long list of young South American signings at Chelsea
Alongside Moises Caicedo and the incoming Romeo Lavia, Washington would be Chelsea's ninth summer signing. The list already contains multiple forwards, including Christopher Nkunku from RP Leipzig and Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal. Chelsea are yet to decide whether they will send the Brazilian out on loan or keep him part of the first team squad.Explained: How are Chelsea staying in line with FFP rules?explains how Chelsea are keeping in line with Financial Fair Play rules despite their huge spending since the Todd Boehly takeover.
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