Chelsea has signed Brazilian winger Ângelo Gabriel Borges Damaceno, commonly known as Ângelo, for around €15 million. This transfer fee is above Ângelo’s market value, demonstrating his incredible development and increasing market value from €1 million to €13 million in just a few months. This signing adds to the significant transfer activity undertaken by Chelsea under Todd Boehly, with the club spending over €600 million on new players last season and another €112 million in transfer fees this summer.
It is unclear whether Ângelo will immediately play for Chelsea, as there are reports that he may be loaned out to RC Strasbourg, a club owned by the Chelsea ownership group. Strasbourg has been rumored to be a potential feeder club for Chelsea. The loan move would allow Ângelo to adapt to European football and experience a less dynamic and high-pressure environment in France before potentially making a bigger impact at Chelsea.
According to Marcos Watts, Transfermarkt’s Area Manager in Brazil, Ângelo has shown tremendous potential and will succeed in Europe with the right guidance. Watts suggests that an initial loan move makes sense for Ângelo to help him adapt to the European style of play. Ângelo’s temper has been cited as one of the driving forces for his desire to move to Europe, as he faced criticism from Santos’ supporters during the club’s poor start to the season. He refused a move to Flamengo in favor of joining a European club, and now has the opportunity to prove himself at Chelsea and become one of Brazil’s top players.
In terms of his playing style, Ângelo is described as a classic Brazilian winger with a deep vertical threat. He has the ability to move at high speed with excellent ball control and is always looking to create scoring opportunities or make key passes. Despite his young age, Ângelo has already made 129 appearances for Santos, scoring five goals and providing ten assists.
Overall, Chelsea‘s signing of Ângelo is another significant move for the club, showcasing their willingness to invest in young talent. The loan move to Strasbourg could provide Ângelo with valuable experience and allow Chelsea to further develop his potential before integrating him into their main squad.
