To sign Matheus Nascimento, Chelsea will compete with Real Madrid, according to a report in the Spanish sports magazine Mundo Deportivo. In the race to sign the 18-year-old attacking sensation from Botafogo, the defending La Liga champions are ahead of the Blues.
In the competition to sign Brazilian teenager Matheus Nascimento, 18, Real Madrid has jumped Chelsea.
One of the most talented young strikers in Brazil, Matheus Nascimento keeps improving year after year.
Over five years have passed since the 18-year-old joined Botafogo. The young striker made his first-team debut a few years ago after rising quickly through the ranks at the Brazilian club.
During the previous season, the sensational Brazilian attacker made 37 appearances and contributed seven goals and one assist.
Since Todd Boehly took over at Chelsea, they have developed a strategy to develop their team for the future. To upgrade the team from top to bottom, Chelsea has chosen to sign some of the brightest young players from around the globe.
The owner of Chelsea has a long-term perspective because several new backroom employees, including those dedicated to youth development, have been hired.
The owner of Chelsea has a long-term perspective because several new backroom employees, including those dedicated to youth development, have been hired.
Nascimento, a young player for Botafogo, is one player Chelsea has been keeping an eye on. According to Mundo Deportivo, Real Madrid is currently in front of Chelsea in the race for Nascimento and is also vying for his services.
The Brazilian forward, who was playing senior football at age 18, made 37 appearances for Botafogo last season despite his youth. He scored seven goals, which is an impressive performance.
According to the report, Real Madrid will give Nascimento’s acquisition a high priority when it comes to summer transfers. As a result, Chelsea may need to move quickly to land their desired player.
