Chelsea is gearing up to welcome a promising new addition to their squad, with 17-year-old Denner Alves Evangelista Pereira set to join from Corinthians. This move is in line with Chelsea’s strategy of snapping up talented young Brazilians. To secure Denner, the Blues are expected to shell out €15 million (around £12.4 million), which includes various add-ons. Interestingly, Denner is related to Arsenal’s defender Gabriel Magalhães.
Denner has recently caught the eye of Brazil’s national selectors, earning his first call-up for the U17 team as they prepare for the 2025 South American U17 Championship. This comes on the back of his standout performances with Corinthians U20s, where he played a pivotal role in advancing to the finals of the 2025 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, solidifying his reputation as a rising star.
In addition to Denner, Chelsea has managed another exciting acquisition in Estêvão Willian from Palmeiras. This young winger is expected to make his way to Stamford Bridge by the summer of 2025. Esteemed as a top-tier talent, Estêvão has already drawn comparisons to Barcelona’s prodigious Lamine Yamal, with football icons like Ronaldo and Neymar touting his potential for greatness.
Among their recent recruits, Andrey Santos is currently making waves while on loan at Strasbourg. Chelsea has big plans for Santos under the guidance of their new manager, Enzo Maresca, intending to integrate him as a crucial part of the squad next season. Strasbourg’s head coach, Liam Rosenior, has commended Santos’s maturity and footballing intellect, likening him to Dunga, Brazil’s legendary captain during the 1994 World Cup triumph.
