After spending only a week at the club, Chelsea management have already started discussing the possibility of sending the newly signed Angelo Gabriel on loan after the conclusion of their preseason tour in the U.S. The potential destination for the loan could be Ligue 1 team, RC Strasbourg, which has recently been purchased by Chelsea’s owners, as reported by Nizaar Kinsella.
Young Forward Set for Strasbourg Loan
New Signing
The signing of the 18-year-old garnered a positive reception, given his significant impact at his former club, Santos. He had an impressive record of over 129 appearances for the senior team, during which he scored five goals and provided 10 assists, capturing the attention of the English club.
Notably, he also holds the distinction of being the youngest player to debut in the history of the Brazil’s top flight, achieving this milestone at the tender age of 15 years and 308 days.
Chelsea consistently acquire young talents and send them on loan to gain experience, a strategy that has had mixed success in the past. For every Mason Mount or Ruben Loftus-Cheek, there is a Baba Rahman or Charly Musonda.
Preseason Performance
In a preseason game against Wrexham, Angelo’s performance showed promise, emphasizing his potential to make a significant impact on the team. He even managed to secure his first assist for Ben Chilwell during the match.
“It is important for them and for us to have a real assessment. For sure all have quality, they need time and space to show they can compete for a place in the squad.” – Pochettino, via BBC
The attacker still has a chance to persuade both Pochettino and the board to retain him. The manager has expressed a willingness to reevaluate his decisions regarding the club’s young talents, particularly after observing their performances in the last two preseason games. This offers an opportunity for the Brazilian to showcase his abilities and potentially secure his place in the team for the upcoming season.
The new Blue has garnered comparisons to some major names in the past with some even dubbing him a “Young Angel Di Maria”
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