Andrey Santos was spotted at the Signal Iduna Park ahead of Chelsea's clash with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League round of 16. The 18-year-old joined the Blues from Brazilian second division side Vasco da Gama in the summer for £18million but he's yet to be granted a work permit.
Foreign players require a certain number of governing body endorsement points to secure a permit which allows them to play in the Premier League. According to the Evening Standard, the west Londoners will re-apply for Santos' work permit upon his return to London as an Under-20 South American Championship winner.
He was a standout performer at the tournament, netting six goals in six games from defensive midfield. The report states that Santos missed out on a permit by just one point when he first joined Chelsea but, after leading his country to glory, the club are hopeful he will be successful at the second time of asking.
