With Brazil, Andrey thanks Vasco and recalls his time in France | OneFootball

A product of Vasco, midfielder Andrey Santos is becoming a regular figure in the Brazilian National Team. The 20-year-old player, currently at Chelsea, recalled his time at the Gigante da Colina and revealed his support for the club in the final stretch of the Copa do Brasil.

“Of course, when it comes to Vasco, it touches my heart. I was very happy in 2022. I helped the team return to the top division. Thank God, Vasco is doing well. I talk to PH, we talk about the Copa do Brasil, we need that title. My return, it’s hard to say, I don’t like to make promises. Of course, I’m grateful, it’s my childhood club, I arrived there at 6 years old, it shaped me as a man and as an athlete. Of course, in the future, I think about coming back to bring more joy,” Andrey revealed in a press conference this Tuesday.

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Experience in France

After putting in great performances for Vasco, Andrey was sold to Chelsea in 2023. However, the player was first loaned to Nottingham Forest in England and then to Strasbourg in France. For the Brazilian, this period was important for his development.

“I arrived at Chelsea when I was just 18, I ended up moving around a bit, and that made me mature, it was a learning experience. Everyone has their own adaptation time, I went to France, I did well there for 2 years. It was fundamental for me as a player and as a man, I learned new languages, met people. I was very strong mentally, it’s not easy to leave your country at 18. This whole process is a source of pleasure and pride,” said the player.

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This season for Chelsea, Andrey has already played 13 matches, with one goal scored and three assists. For the Brazilian National Team, the midfielder has played in four matches.

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