In a surprise move, Chelsea are set to bring back 19-year-old Brazilian defensive midfielder Andrey Santos, who is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest. According to reliable Fabrizio Romano, the Blues are unhappy with Santos’ situation at Forest and plan to terminate his loan deal mid-season.
Andrey Santos, whose rise from Vasco da Gama attracted the attention of several European clubs, moved to Chelsea earlier this year. Despite his exceptional talent, the 19-year-old was unwilling to integrate into the Blues’ first team, particularly after the summer acquisitions of Moisés Caicedo and Romeo Lavia.
🚨🔵 Chelsea are ready to recall Andrey Santos in January as they are unhappy with the current loan situation at Nottingham Forest.
The internal decision has already been made and is now waiting to be made formally in the next few weeks, assuming there are no changes. pic.twitter.com/tmg0ggO4Ci
– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 29, 2023
Andrey Santos will return to Chelsea to define his future
Chelsea decided to loan Santos to Nottingham Forest to give him playing time and experience in the Premier League. However, things didn’t go as expected. The Brazilian midfielder only featured in two games for Forest, with a brief substitute appearance in the Premier League against Liverpool.
With crucial minutes missing for his development, Chelsea have made the internal decision to withdraw Santos from his loan deal in the upcoming winter transfer window. Although the youngster had hoped to adapt to the English style, the reality at Nottingham Forest has not lived up to those expectations.
The move, which is expected to come into effect barring any significant changes next month, signals Chelsea’s desire to reconsider Andrey Santos’ future and potentially offer him new opportunities within the club. The winter window looks to be a crucial moment for Santos’ return and his possible integration into the Stamford Bridge team’s plans.