Chelsea plan to keep Andrey Santos in the first team when his Strasbourg loan finishes | OneFootball

According to a report from Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are planning to keep Andrey Santos (20) in the first team squad at Stamford Bridge once his loan move at Strasbourg finishes.

The Brazillian international midfielder has been indispensable at the Alsatian club since he arrived on loan from their sister club. After an unsuccessful loan spell at Nottingham Forest, Santos arrived at Strasbourg and hasn’t looked back since – the midfielder has made 36 appearances for the Ligue 1 club since February 2023. He has also scored 9 goals and registered three assists in his time at the Stade de la Meinau.

Impressed with his performances under the management of Liam Rosenior, Chelsea are depending on him playing a part in the 2025/26 season. Despite the planned arrival of Dário Essugo from Sporting CP, the West London club aim to integrate Santos into Enzo Maresca’s first-team squad.

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