Santos Eyes Loan Deal for Chelsea Teen Deivid Washington
Chelsea’s 19-year-old striker Deivid Washington has attracted loan interest from Santos, but FIFA's international loan limits may complicate a potential move.
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BBC Sport
Written by
Steve Worrell
Santos has expressed interest in re-signing Deivid Washington on loan, just months after his £17.2m transfer to Chelsea in August 2023. Despite his struggles to break into the first team, Washington has shown promise in Chelsea’s Under-21 squad. A return to Santos could be appealing, especially as the Brazilian club looks to bolster its roster, possibly aiming to re-sign Neymar. However, Chelsea faces restrictions under FIFA's rule limiting clubs to six international loans, which may affect the progression of this deal. Additionally, Chelsea is actively exploring January exits for players like Ben Chilwell, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Renato Veiga.
- Deivid Washington’s Situation:
- Signed by Chelsea for £17.2m in 2023, the 19-year-old has primarily played for the Under-21s and seeks first-team opportunities.
- Santos’ Interest:
- The Brazilian club, Washington’s former team, is keen on a loan deal, adding to their ambitions of re-signing Neymar.
- FIFA Loan Restrictions:
- Chelsea is limited to six international loans per season, with only two slots remaining, which may lead to caution in finalizing Washington’s move.
- Other Potential Departures:
- Chelsea is open to offloading Ben Chilwell and Carney Chukwuemeka, while Renato Veiga has drawn loan interest from Juventus and Borussia Dortmund.
- Chelsea’s Strategy:
- The club is carefully managing outgoing loans to balance squad depth while adhering to FIFA’s loan regulations.
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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.
