Chelsea have been linked with a move for the Gremio attacker Gabriel Mec this summer.
According to Rudy Galetti, the Blues have now reached an agreement with Gremio for the 16-year-old attacker.
Chelsea will pay a fee of around €24 million for the Brazilian prodigy and the player will sign a five-year contract with them with the option of extending for a further two years.
The two clubs are currently exchanging documents in order to finalise the transfer.
Chelsea have shown a willingness to invest in talented young players in recent seasons. They are looking to build for the future and Gabriel Mec will only add to the formidable pool of young talent already at the club. Chelsea could nurture him into a first-team player in the near future.
The opportunity to play in England can be quite attractive for most players and the 16-year-old will certainly be tempted to join the Blues. He will hope that he can fulfil his potential with the London club.
The Brazilian is highly rated in South America and he has a bright future. The €24 million investment could look like a major bargain if he manages to fulfil his potential with Chelsea in the coming seasons.
Chelsea building for the future with Gabriel Mec
With the PSR regulations in place, Chelsea cannot afford to overspend on established players anymore. They will need to build the squad sustainably and therefore signing talented young players and nurturing them into established stars is the right way forward.
Chelsea have not been at their best in recent seasons and they will be desperate to bounce back strongly and get back to the top of English football once again. Signing the best young players in the world will certainly help them grow and head towards a brighter future.
Meanwhile, the 16-year-old will look to break into the first team scene at Chelsea in the coming seasons. He has the technical attributes to develop into a top player and Chelsea must nurture him properly.