Nottingham Forest Welcome Andrey Santos
From Chelsea’s Nest to Nottingham’s Forest
In a move that will surely set pulses racing at the City Ground, Nottingham Forest have secured the services of Chelsea’s promising Brazilian, Andrey Santos, for the entirety of the upcoming season.
BREAKING: Nottingham Forest have signed Andrey Santos on loan from Chelsea 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/WRH5WmmAcy
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 25, 2023
Hailing from Vasco da Gama, Santos made the switch to Chelsea just this past January. Though his stint was briefly interrupted with a return to Vasco in March, the stats are quite telling. In just 33 outings, he notched up eight impressive goals, playing a pivotal role in Vasco’s climb to Brazil’s premier division in 2022.
It’s no wonder then that Santos exclaimed:
“I am very happy and excited to be here. I know Forest is a big club.”
And while his aspirations are clear, dreaming of the Premier League stage, he goes on to add, “They have good players and play good football, which is important to me.”
Forest’s Growing Army
Santos isn’t just another young prospect. In February, he led Brazil’s Under-20 squad to a glorious victory in the South American Championship, bagging the joint top scorer title with six goals. This formidable performance fast-tracked his first senior call-up, with a debut against Morocco soon after.
Official, confirmed. Andrey Santos signs in as new Nottingham Forest player on loan deal from Chelsea 🔴🌳🇧🇷 #NFFC
“I know that Forest is a big club, they play good football and they have good players, which is important for me”. pic.twitter.com/wv6Ozzbs1A
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 25, 2023
Though he hasn’t yet graced the pitch in Chelsea’s senior kit, he was a consistent presence during their pre-season under Mauricio Pochettino.
With Santos’ addition, Nottingham Forest have made quite the statement this summer. He joins the likes of Anthony Elanga, Matt Turner, Ola Aina, and Gonzalo Montiel, marking their fifth significant acquisition.
As per reports by BBC Sport, this transfer season for Nottingham Forest is shaping up to be a transformative one.
