Chelsea reach 'full agreement' over signing with medical scheduled abroad

Chelsea have agreed on a deal with Brazilian club Gremio to sign 16-year-old sensation Gabriel Mec, according to a report on Globo Brazil. The deal is reportedly set to cover seven years, and Gabriel, who is yet to break through to Gremio's first team, will join the Blues in two years' time when he turns 18.

The report further states that the deal was agreed upon last Sunday, the 4th of August, with Chelsea agreeing to pay 15 million Euros. The terms are similar to those they agreed upon with Palmeiras for Estevao Willian, who also doesn't join the team until next summer when he turns 18.

European clubs have cracked the formula of catching the best South American talents at a very young age, with Real Madrid benefiting from beating everyone to the signing of the likes of Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo. They also recently secured the signing of Endrick and expect him to go on to become the next big thing in world football.

Chelsea don’t want to be left behind and are expanding their network in Brazil and South America at large. The Gabriel deal is the ninth signing this summer following the announcements of Filip Jörgensen, Caleb Wiley, Renato Veiga, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Marc Guiu, Tosin Adarabioyo, Omari Kellyman and Estêvão.

Chelsea will ensure Gabriel has his medical in Brazil before the clock begins to count down to when he turns 18 and can move to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2026. In more transfer news, Chelsea are also closing in on signing Atletico Madrid’s Samu Omorodion in a separate deal after agreeing to sell midfielder Conor Gallagher to the Spanish side. LondonWorld has been told Gallagher will travel to Madrid today to undergo his medical before signing a long-term deal in the Spanish capital.