Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos will re-apply for a work permit in the coming weeks.

The January signing, who arrived from Vasco da Gama, has won the Under-20 South American Championship.

Per the Evening Standard, winning the tournament will give him a leg up in the work permit process.

Santos was man of the match for Brazil's Under-20 side in the final against Uruguay.

He netted six times in the tournament, despite playing as a defensive midfielder.

Blues fans will be hoping to see Santos playing in the Premier League as soon as possible.