Chelsea Confirm Loan Exit of Deivid Washington Back to Santos

Young Striker Returns to Brazil After Limited Stamford Bridge Opportunities

Chelsea have officially confirmed the departure of Deivid Washington, with the young striker securing a loan move back to Santos until the end of 2025. The deal includes an option for a permanent transfer, allowing the Brazilian club to retain the 19-year-old forward.

Washington’s Chelsea Journey: From £17m Signing to Loan Exit

Washington arrived at Stamford Bridge in summer 2023 for a reported £17m fee, after impressing in Santos’ youth system and making a breakthrough into their senior squad. However, his time in London has been underwhelming:

• Made only three senior appearances for Chelsea, totaling just 25 minutes on the pitch.
• Spent most of his time with Chelsea’s Under-21 squad.
• Did not feature in a single first-team game during the 2023/24 season.

Loan Move to Santos: Key Details

The Brazilian transfer window remains open until later this month, allowing Chelsea to finalize the move without urgency. Key details of the deal include:

• No loan fee paid by Santos.
• Santos will cover Washington’s full wages.
• Permanent transfer option included in the deal.
• Chelsea have a break clause allowing them to recall Washington this summer.

Chelsea’s Recent Brazilian Transfers

Washington is not the only young Brazilian to have signed for Chelsea in 2023. Angelo, another Santos product, joined for £13m before being loaned to Strasbourg. However, Chelsea opted to sell him to Al Nassr for £19m just a year later.

Will Washington Return to Chelsea?

With Chelsea’s long-term project focused on youth development, fans will be watching closely to see if Washington impresses enough to earn a second chance in Europe. Do you think this is the right move for his career? Share your thoughts in the comments!