Andrey Santos called into Brazil senior squad after Chelsea work permit rejected

Brazil have included Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos of their 23-player squad for the March internationals.

The 18-year-old returned to earlier membership Vasco da Gama on mortgage from the Blues earlier this week after the UK authorities rejected his utility for a work permit.

However, senior appearances with Brazil ought to give him hope of acquiring a work permit within the close to future.

Santos’ return to Vasco is on a deal till the summer season, at which level Chelsea hope he could have reached necessities to legally play in England.

A deal to ship Santos to Palmeiras broke down over their reluctance for Chelsea to deliver him again to London halfway via the Brazilian season.

Chelsea additionally hope that Santos will compete on the Under-20 World Cup in May having already impressed on the South American Championships over the winter.

Santos and Brazil’s senior aspect will tackle World Cup semi-finalists Morocco in Tangier of their solely recreation through the worldwide window later this month.

Tite is but to get replaced as head coach, with interim supervisor Ramon Menezes taking cost.

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