Chelsea’s new signing, Andrey Santos had his work permit denied and may have to return to Brazil until next season.
The Blues had a very busy transfer window in January, spending an insane amount of money on eight new signings but one of them will not be able to play for the club this season.
Brazilian midfielder Santos signed for £18 million but had his work permit denied due to the other midfielders who joined the London club in the same month.
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He now may be forced to return to his home country on loan until next season.
Graham Potter on Andrey Santos work permit: “Andrey’s still in the same place. We’re looking at what the options are for him” 🚨🔵 #CFC
Santos is with the squad but NO green light from Premier League for his work permit yet.
🇧🇷 Brazilian clubs will now push to sign him on loan. pic.twitter.com/99pCa1wPzx
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 17, 2023
🚨 Chelsea have accepted a deal to loan Andrey Santos to Palmeiras until December 2023, but Andrey gets to make the final decision.#CFC
— Chelsea Dodgers 🧢 (@TheBlueDodger) February 17, 2023