The 18-year-old talent from Santos signed for seven years with an option to renew for another season.
Chelsea announced the signing of a striker David Washington from Brazilian Santos. The agreement with the player will be valid until 2030 with the possibility of extension for another season.
According to unofficial information, the deal cost the London club 16 million euros. Previously, the Blues lost another striker, costly rookie Christopher Nkunku, for a long time due to injury.
18-year-old Washington has played 16 games for the first team of Santos this year, scoring two goals.
Chelsea have previously bought another teenager from Santos, winger Angelo Gabriel. The next season, this player will partner with Eduard Sobol in Strasbourg, where he plays on loan.
Chelsea are 14th in the Premier League with one point from two rounds. In the next round of the Premier League, Londoners will host Luton on August 25.
Source: Sportarena
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