Chelsea in advanced negotiations for South American teenager over Cafu

Lina PortmanMay 28, 2024

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Chelsea are in advanced negotiations for teenager Pedro Lima, according to reports, as the club continues to tap the South American market.

The Blues saw a huge change in their transfer policy after Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital bought out in 2022.

The transfer strategy now focuses on signing the best young talents from around the world with the aim of discovering the best players for a fraction of the price, although it must be said that Chelsea have not been afraid to spend silver, after beating the British. transfer record twice in 2023.

Chelsea have really exploited the South American market under new ownership and have already signed Angelo Gabriel, Andrey Santos and Deivid Washington from Brazil.

The Blues have also completed deals for arguably South America's two biggest talents, with Kendry Paez and Estevao Willian set to join the club in 2025, once they turn 18.

It now appears the club are closing in on another signing from Brazil, with FootballTransfers reporting that a deal for Lima is now at an advanced stage.

Lima is reportedly on the verge of a move to Chelsea.

The report claims that Chelsea have offered a fee of around €8 million for the 17-year-old full-back who plays for Sport Recife.

Football Transfers adds that negotiations are ongoing, with Manchester City and top clubs in Italy and Spain reportedly interested, but Sport Recife president Yuri Romao has traveled to London to try to conclude the deal. agreement.

It is possible that the teenager's transfer will be direct to Strasbourg, with the report indicating that Lima is not yet eligible for a UK work permit.