According to reports, Chelsea (Blueco) have completed the signing of Gabriel Mec from Gremio.
According to Rádio Imortal, a deal worth in excess of €20 million has been closed between the two clubs for the youngster.
The club had previously looked to sign established international stars but since Todd Boehly came in, young and exciting talents have been targeted instead.
Some examples include Estevao Willian, Omary Kellyman, Kendry Paez, Angelo, Andrey Santos, Gabriel Solina and Renato Veiga
Close sources also confirmed to Footyvaild that Chelsea have reached an agreement with Gremio for Mec in a deal worth over €20M
Meanwhile, Born in 2008 – Gabriel Mec is yet to earn his first-team debut for Gremio but has shown great promise with his displays for the youth side.
He has featured in six matches in the Brazilian Under-20 Championship so far, with a goal to his name.
Mec’s performances have attracted attention from the likes of Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund, but it looks Chelsea have won the race for the South American gem.