According to , Chelsea have secured the services of 17-year-old Corinthians ace Denner for around €10m. The report adds the Brazilian team will receive an extra €4m in performance-related bonuses and there is also a sell-on clause in the deal.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The teenager will only be able to move to Europe when he turns 18, with the youngster hitting that milestone in February 2026. He will eventually join a list of exciting Brazilian talent at Stamford Bridge, including Estevao Willian and Andrey Santos.
DID YOU KNOW?
Denner, who has been a target for Enzo Maresca's team since January, is reportedly going to sign a seven-year contract with Chelsea.
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WHAT NEXT?
Aside from his future Chelsea move, his Corinthians side take on Mirassol in the quarter-finals of the Campeonato Paulista on Sunday.