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DONE DEAL: Chelsea sign Santos striker Deivid Washington

Chelsea have completed the signing of Deivid Washington from Santos.

The 18 year-old arrives for a fee of €20m plus bonuses and has signed a seven-year contract. The deal includes a 12 month option.

Deivid, who can play anywhere across the attacking line, made his first team debut for Santos in April.

He originally came through the youth system at Gremio before joining Santos in 2016.

A loan move to French partners Strasbourg has been mooted for the youngster.

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