Chelsea teenager Deivid Washington has linked up with Neymar at Santos after agreeing a loan deal with an option for the Brazilian side to buy him.
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Washington joined Chelsea in 2023Heads back to Santos on loanBrazilian side have option to buyFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Chelsea splashed out €20 million (£17m/$22m) on Santos starlet Washington in August 2023 but after making just three senior appearances, the 19-year-old is back at the Brazilian side until the end of 2025 on loan.
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The club's confirmed the return of their former player on a deal that runs until December 31 and with the option to purchase him on a permanent basis before next season.
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The fact that there is an option to buy illustrates that Chelsea are prepared to cut their losses on the costly forward. How much Santos can afford, if the loan move goes well, remains to be seen.
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Washington, who began his career at Santos, could feature for the Brazilian giants away at Internacional de Limeira on Sunday.