Andrey Santos explained why he immediately refused to immediately extremely attractive transfer offer to Saudi Pro League's Al-Qadsiah Club.
Over the past few years, the Blues has sold many players to Saudi Arabia teams, most recently Joao Felix joined Al-Nassr for £ 26 million. The team with the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo also tried to recruit Marc Cucurella, but this left -back rejected their offer and extended the contract with the Blues.
While the Premier League transfer window was closed, the Saudi transfer window was open until September 23. Al-Qadsiah expressed interest in signing a contract with midfielder Andrey Santos of Chelsea, they accepted to spend up to £ 60 million.
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Andrey Santos refused to leave Chelsea in the summer of 2025. |
Chelsea seemed to have agreed, while Santos was proposed a contract worth £ 7 million a year, 5 times his salary at Stamford Bridge. However, the deal did not take place because Santos refused to arrive in Saudi Pro League.
It is reported that the 21 -year -old wants to stay, thereby hoping to play with Brazil at the 2026 World Cup finals next year. And recently Santos personally confirmed this, he said: “The offer has come, but I refused immediately for my dream and main goal, which was the World Cup.
I know that in Chelsea and playing in the Premier League gives me more opportunities than in Saudi Arabia. That is the main factor that makes me reject their suggestions. ”
So far, Santos has been wearing 3 Brazilian teams, in the match that Selecao defeated Chile 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in South America in the pitch from the bench.
Chelsea spent about £ 11 million to sign a contract with Santos in 2023, he used to play for Nottingham Forest and Strasbourg on a loan before being given opportunities by coach Enzo Maresca this season.