Chelsea can help Andrey Santos fulfil his dream of becoming the next Casemiro by sanctioning a loan to Porto. The 19-year-old midfielder joined the Blues from Vasco da Gama last summer in a deal worth £18 million.
Following complications with arranging a work permit, Santos returned to the Brazilian outfit on loan for the remainder of the season. Foreign players require a certain number of governing body endorsement points to secure a permit which allows them to play in the Premier League.
Despite leading his country to glory in the Under-20 South American Championship, he still struggled to chalk up enough qualifying points. Santos was a standout performer at the tournament, netting six goals in six games from defensive midfield.
