Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos has opened up on his future amid transfer links to some leading European clubs.
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Santos revealed future plansHad a fruitful loan spell at StrasbourgMidfielder has attracted interest from Bayern & ArsenalFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Santos joined Chelsea from Vasco da Gama in January 2023 but was immediately sent back to the Brazilian outfit on a short-term loan. At the start of the 2023-24 campaign, the young midfielder was once again sent out on a temporary deal to Nottingham Forest, but was called back in January 2024 due to lack of game time. A subsequent loan move to the Blues' sister club Strasbourg finally proved to be fruitful for the 21-year-old as he contributed 11 goals and five assists in 34 appearances across all competitions in 2024-25.
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Santos' impressive stint in France attracted interest from top European sides like Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, while Arsenal are also keen on signing the midfielder. Amid rising speculation over his next move, the youngster has opened up on his future
WHAT ANDREY SANTOS SAID
Speaking to journalist Eduardo Burgos, Santos said: "In principle, I'm staying at Chelsea. I want to play, I want to get minutes so I can earn my place at the World Cup. I want to establish myself at Chelsea, I want to play regularly and be an undisputed starter, and win titles in this shirt."
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Enzo Maresca's side will begin their journey in the Club World Cup on June 16 against Major League Soccer side LAFC.