Strasbourg set to sign highly-rated São Paulo prospect | OneFootball

RC Strasbourg Alsace are set to sign highly-rated São Paulo full-back Angelo Candido (16), according to a report from Fabrizio Romano.

Strasbourg are preparing to take part in the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers later this summer, and whilst the season has only just concluded, they are looking to be active in the market. Once again, and in line with the broader BlueCo strategy that has also been implemented at Chelsea, Les Alsaciens are turning towards the market in South America and trying to identify the most promising prospects coming through.

As per Romano, the Ligue 1 club are now set to sign full-back Candido from São Paulo. The Italian journalist understands that the deal has already been completed, with the Brazilian club keeping a 12% sell-on clause. He is one for the future and, as is now the case with all young players signed by Strasbourg, there is a view to a switch to Chelsea in mind further down the line. L’Équipe adds that the full-back will not join until 2027.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle