Chelsea starlet Andrey Santos provides firm update on future plans amid shock transfer links to Arsenal & Bayern Munich

Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos has opened up on his future amid transfer links to some leading European clubs.

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• Santos revealed future plans
• Had a fruitful loan spell at Strasbourg
• Midfielder has attracted interest from Bayern & Arsenal

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Santos joined Chelsea from Vasco da Gama in January 2023 but was immediately sent back to the Brazilian outfit on a short-term loan. At the start of the 2023-24 campaign, the young midfielder was once again sent out on a temporary deal to Nottingham Forest, but was called back in January 2024 due to lack of game time. A subsequent loan move to the Blues' sister club Strasbourg finally proved to be fruitful for the 21-year-old as he contributed 11 goals and five assists in 34 appearances across all competitions in 2024-25.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Santos' impressive stint in France attracted interest from top European sides like Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, while Arsenal are also keen on signing the midfielder. Amid rising speculation over his next move, the youngster has opened up on his future

• WHAT ANDREY SANTOS SAID

  Speaking to journalist Eduardo Burgos, Santos said: "In principle, I'm staying at Chelsea. I want to play, I want to get minutes so I can earn my place at the World Cup. I want to establish myself at Chelsea, I want to play regularly and be an undisputed starter, and win titles in this shirt."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

  Enzo Maresca's side will begin their journey in the Club World Cup on June 16 against Major League Soccer side LAFC.