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September 5, 2024

Chelsea’s substantial gain from a star who never appeared for them, thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo’s squad – Brazilian Serie A

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Angelo Gabriel made the move to Chelsea in July 2023, completing a transfer from Brazilian club Santos for a fee of £13 million. This transfer was highly anticipated, as Gabriel was seen as a promising young talent with immense potential. However, despite the excitement surrounding his arrival at Stamford Bridge, he did not make a single appearance for the Blues before his departure. This unusual situation raises questions about his integration into the team and the club’s plans for him moving forward.

Remarkably, Chelsea has managed to generate a £6 million profit on Angelo Gabriel this summer, even though the winger did not participate in any competitive matches during his time with the club. This financial outcome is quite impressive, highlighting the club’s savvy in navigating the transfer market. Gabriel, who is only 19 years old, was initially brought in for £13 million by the Premier League side but was later loaned out to Strasbourg in France for the 2023/24 season. This loan arrangement provides him with valuable playing time and the opportunity to further develop his skills in a competitive environment.

The French club was purchased by Chelsea’s owners in 2023, marking a new chapter for both the club and the players involved. During his loan spell at the club, Angelo Gabriel had the opportunity to make a total of 24 appearances across various competitions, showcasing his skills on the pitch. However, despite his regular playtime, he unfortunately did not find the back of the net even once during this period. Now, the talented Brazilian winger has successfully secured a transfer to Al Nassr, a prominent club in the Saudi Pro League. This move has been valued at approximately £19 million, according to reports from TransferMarkt, indicating the high regard in which his potential is held.

With this transfer, Angelo will be joining illustrious players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane in Saudi Arabia this season. This move not only opens up new opportunities for him but also places him in a competitive environment alongside some of the best talents in the world. Meanwhile, Chelsea has managed to turn a substantial profit of £6 million on a player who never had the chance to make his Premier League debut during his time at the club. This financial outcome reflects the club’s strategic approach in the transfer market, allowing them to benefit even from players who did not directly contribute on the pitch.

Chelsea was active once more during this summer’s transfer window, seeing a flurry of transactions at Stamford Bridge. The Blues generated a combined profit of £192 million from the sales of several players, including Ian Maatsen, Conor Gallagher, Lewis Hall, Romelu Lukaku, Omari Hutchinson, Angelo Gabriel, and Diego Moreira.

Enzo Maresca subsequently brought in players such as Pedro Neto, Joao Felix, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Filip Jorgensen, Mike Penders, Aaron Anselmino, Renato Veiga, Caleb Wiley, and Marc Guiu, securing them for a total of £201 million.

The London club also sent several players out on loan as Maresca sought to reduce his already oversized squad. Raheem Sterling made a move across the city to join Arsenal for the season, while Trevoh Chalobah was loaned to Crystal Palace. Additionally, goalkeeper Kepa has headed to Bournemouth for the upcoming campaign.

Despite the numerous expensive signings made over the summer, Chelsea has managed to win only one Premier League match since the season began, suffering a defeat to Manchester City and recently drawing against Crystal Palace at home. Although this underwhelming start may raise concerns among some fans, Maresca remains confident that he has the situation well in hand, asserting that not winning every match is “normal.”

Speaking after the Palace game, the 44-year-old said: “We completely deserved to win the game with the amount of chances we had. Overall the performance was good. The direction is the correct one.

“Probably one thing that has to be clear, Chelsea three years ago won the Champions League, but now it is not that kind of Chelsea so now sometimes if you don’t win it is normal.”

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