Chelsea’s Deivid Washington Set for Loan Move to Santos, Reuniting with Neymar
Chelsea youngster Deivid Washington is finalising a loan move to Santos, where he will join forces with Neymar, who is returning to the Brazilian club.
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Steve Worrell
Deivid Washington, a 19-year-old Chelsea attacker, is on the verge of rejoining Santos on a season-long loan. Washington, who joined Chelsea from Santos in 2023 for £17 million on a seven-year contract, has made three senior appearances for the Blues but has primarily played for the Development Squad. The loan deal marks a return to familiar territory for Washington and coincides with Neymar's much-anticipated return to Santos after leaving Al Hilal. Neymar's homecoming is celebrated as a significant moment for Santos, with club president Marcelo Teixeira welcoming the former Barcelona star back to where his career began. The Brazilian Serie A season, running from March to December, offers Washington the chance to develop further while playing alongside Neymar in Santos’ historic stadium, Vila Belmiro.
- Chelsea's Deivid Washington is finalising a season-long loan move to Santos.
- Washington joined Chelsea from Santos in 2023 for £17 million but has made limited first-team appearances.
- Neymar is also returning to Santos after his contract with Al Hilal was mutually terminated.
- The Brazilian Serie A season runs from March 29 to December 21, giving Washington a chance to gain valuable experience.
- Santos president Marcelo Teixeira expressed excitement about Neymar's return, calling it a homecoming for the club's legendary player.
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Steve, Co-founder of The 1905 Club, created the platform to provide honest, clickbait-free Chelsea FC content. He worked at Stamford Bridge from 2013 to 2016 with a Champions League sponsor. His first Chelsea match was a 1-0 win at Leeds in 2000, and his favourite was the epic 2012 Champions League game against Napoli.
