Fabrizio Romano Confirms Another Chelsea ‘Here We Go’ Despite Transfer Window Closing for Player Who Never Made a Debut
In a surprising turn of events, Chelsea has managed to finalize another transfer deal, despite the English transfer window closing last Friday.
The renowned football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, announced the completion of Angelo Gabriel’s move to Al Nassr, a prominent club in the Saudi Pro League.
Romano, famous for his “here we go” catchphrase that signals the completion of a transfer, confirmed the deal in a recent update. “Angelo Gabriel leaves Chelsea to join Al Nassr, here we go confirmed! Medical done and documents being exchanged, reviewed tonight. €23m fee plus sell-on clause as wanted by Chelsea,” Romano stated.
The deal, reportedly worth €23 million, includes a sell-on clause that Chelsea insisted on, potentially securing future financial benefits for the club. This transfer is particularly notable as Angelo Gabriel, a promising young Brazilian talent, never made an appearance for Chelsea’s first team.
Having joined Chelsea from Santos with high expectations, Gabriel spent the last season on loan at Strasbourg, another club within the Chelsea Football Group.
Despite showing flashes of potential, he struggled to secure a place in Chelsea’s star-studded lineup, which is currently overflowing with attacking talent. With competition fierce, the decision was made to offload the player.
Fabrizio Romano Confirms Chelsea Angelo Gabriel Transfer to Saudi League After Window Closes
The move to Al Nassr is somewhat unconventional for a player of Gabriel’s age and potential. The Saudi Pro League has recently become a magnet for established European stars, but it is still rare for younger talents to make the switch.
However, the financial incentives offered by Saudi clubs are significant, and for a player like Gabriel, who was unlikely to see regular action at Chelsea, the move could be a pragmatic decision.
While some may see this as a strange career choice for a young player with much to prove, the substantial pay packet and the opportunity to play more regularly may have been too tempting to pass up.
Chelsea, on the other hand, continues its trend of offloading players who do not fit into the immediate plans of the first team, managing to recoup a tidy sum in the process.
Fabrizio Romano Confirms Another Chelsea ‘Here We Go’ Despite Transfer Window Closing for Player Who Never Made a Debut
