In a major development, Chelsea have successfully negotiated a lucrative deal for the transfer of Angelo Gabriel to Al-Nassr. This move comes after a productive summer transfer window for the Blues, although it left eight players on the sidelines with uncertain futures.
Reports suggest that Cesare Casadei and Carney Chukwuemeka have been included in Enzo Maresca’s first-team squad, but several players, including Angelo, were still awaiting resolution. The Brazilian winger, who made 25 appearances for Strasbourg last season, had struggled to find a new club until the final day of the Saudi Pro League transfer window.
Al-Nassr, managed by Cristiano Ronaldo, swooped in to sign Angelo in a deal worth €23m. The 19-year-old is set to join their first-team squad immediately and fill the final foreign Under-21 spot for the season. The Saudi side has had a solid start to the campaign with a draw and a victory in their first two games.
Chelsea managed to negotiate a sell-on clause for Angelo, showing their belief in his potential to shine in the Middle East. The financial boost from this transfer could also help Chelsea navigate the financial fair-play regulations set by the Premier League and UEFA. Co-owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital seem confident that the club is compliant with the rules, despite their interest in Napoli’s Victor Osimhen on deadline day.
With two foreign loan slots still available, Chelsea could explore options for David Datro Fofana and Deivid Washington to secure temporary moves if suitable clubs are found. This transfer window has been eventful for Chelsea, with both incoming and outgoing deals shaping the squad for the upcoming season.