Chelsea think their 19-year-old player is 'something special', he's trained this week under Pochettino - journalist

Chelsea believe that Andrey Santos is a very exciting youngster on their books right now.

That is according to journalist Graeme Bailey.

Andrey Santos, who signed for Chelsea back in January, is a highly-rated youngster from Brazil.

The 19-year-old talent spent the second half of last season on loan with Brazilian club Vasco da Gama, but we’re now finally seeing him in England after he secured his work permit.

Santos was pictured on Tuesday in training with Chelsea’s first-team squad (official website). In fact, Mauricio Pochettino was taking charge yesterday of his first session as the new head coach at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea Pre-Season Training Session

Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images

Journalist Bailey has told the ‘Talking Transfers’ podcast that Chelsea believe Santos could be “something special”.

Bailey said: “Andrey Santos, I’m fascinated by this guy. I think he is going to be something special. They think there is something special there as well.”

It’s now a big opportunity for Santos to try grab Pochettino’s eye during this pre-season schedule.

The teenager’s already made his senior debut for Brazil, which does suggest he’s operating at a very high level.

How will he stand up during his first taste of European football, though?