Chelsea have officially announced the permanent signing of a highly-rated Brazilian youth international from Corinthians. The talented 18-year-old full-back has committed his long-term future to the Stamford Bridge club by signing a contract until 2034, strengthening their youth ranks shortly after the conclusion of a highly lucrative summer transfer window.
Chelsea winger Jesse Derry is on the verge of completing a season-long loan move to Portuguese giants Sporting CP, shortly after agreeing a new contract at Stamford Bridge. The highly rated teenager enjoyed a promising breakthrough campaign in London last season and will now look to gain valuable first-team experience and continue his rapid development in the Champions League.
Chido Obi’s evening ended in distress at Leigh Sports Village as the Manchester United starlet was forced off following a worrying head injury just seconds into a U21s clash with Chelsea. The encounter, watched by first-team manager Michael Carrick, saw the young Dane receive extensive medical treatment on the pitch. It proved a bruising night for the Red Devils, who lost two key players to concussion protocols.
Qarabag's youth team have been fined just over £4,000 by UEFA after a supporter was found to have racially abused a Chelsea player during an academy match in Azerbaijan. Shortly after Blues striker Sol Gordon opening the scoring at Azersun Stadium in Baku earlier this month, the 17-year-old was allegedly subjected to monkey gestures. Now, Qarabag have been punished off the back of what transpired in this UEFA Youth League encounter.
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