Chelsea target moves to Brazil

 

Brazilian giants Flamengo have confirmed the arrival of Inter striker Gabigol on a permanent deal until the summer of 2024.

 

Gabigol spent last season on loan at Flamengo and fired Jorge Jesus' side to their first league title in a decade, as well as their first Copa Libertadores triumph since 1981.

 

The Brazilian's performances in South America reportedly caught the eye of Chelsea, who are on the market for a new striker this month.

 

However, Frank Lampard's side will have to look at alternatives as Flamengo have signed the 23-year-old on a full-time basis.

 

Flamengo have reportedly agreed to pay Inter €17m (£14.4m) and the Serie A giants will retain 20 per cent of any future sell-on fee.

 

Gabigol finished last season's Brasileirao campaign as the top scorer in the division with 25 goals in 29 league games.

 

Chelsea target moves to Brazil

 

 

In fact, the Brazil international played a direct hand in more goals than he made appearances (33 goals and assists).

 

Furthermore, only team-mate Giorgian de Arrascaeta (7.82) garnered a higher WhoScored rating than Gabigol (7.55) in the division.