“Very big club” – Brazilian confirms talks with Chelsea were “real,” future transfer possible | OneFootball

Brazilian youngster Gabriel Mec has confirmed he held talks with Chelsea last summer before deciding to stay at Gremio.

The Blues have completely changed their transfer policy since the takeover by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital in 2022.

The club now have a heavily youth focused transfer strategy, and target the best youngsters from around the world.

Gabriel Mec confirms Chelsea talks

Chelsea have got some of the most talented youngsters on their books, and have heavily targeted the South American market.

Andrey Santos and Estevao are currently making an impact in the first team, whilst Aaron Anselmino is impressing on loan at Borussia Dortmund.

Mec is a talented Brazilian youngster on Chelsea’s radar. (Credit: Instagram @gabriel_mec__)

However, Chelsea also had another name on their radar last summer in Gremio’s Mec, but a move failed to materialise, and the youngster has opened up on interest from the Blues.

“The talks with Chelsea were real,” he told ESPN Brazil.

“It is a very big club, you cannot deny that. There are many Brazilians there as well. I was happy, really happy, that they showed interest.

“They came to watch some matches. I always say that the future depends on the present.

“If I keep getting good results, working properly and doing my job, clubs will keep watching.”

Mec, who is now 17-years old is under contract at the Brazilian club until 2027, and can play as an attacking midfielder and on both wings.

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Whilst a future move for Mec could be on the cards, the Blues have wrapped up the signing of talented 16-year-old Mohamed Zongo.

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Zongo impressed for Burkino Faso at the recent under-17 World Cup and will first join Strasbourg, with a view to moving to Chelsea in the future.

The youngster is an attacking midfielder, and the Blues are believed to have fought off interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs for his signature.