Chelsea Secure Future With Signing Of Brazilian Wonderkid Denner Evangelista

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria

Chelsea Football Club has once again dipped into the South American talent pool, sealing a deal to sign 17-year-old Brazilian full-back Denner Evangelista from Corinthians.

The agreement, reportedly worth €10 million with an additional €4 million in performance-related add-ons, underscores Chelsea’s commitment to bolstering their squad with emerging stars.

Evangelista, regarded as one of the brightest defensive prospects in Brazil, will officially link up with the London giants in 2026 after turning 18.

His contract, which will run until 2032, ensures the teenager is firmly part of Chelsea’s long-term vision.

Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the transfer on Sunday, posting on his X account: “Denner Evangelista to Chelsea, here we go! Deal agreed for the 17-year-old full-back to join Chelsea from Corinthians for €10m plus €4m in add-ons, with taxes covered.”

The paperwork for the move is already complete, and Evangelista is expected to sign the final documents in the coming days, formalizing a move that highlights Chelsea’s continued focus on securing young, high-potential talents before they fully break onto the global stage.

Chelsea’s pursuit of Evangelista fits into a broader recruitment policy that has seen the Blues aggressively target top teenage prospects from South America, following the signings of players like Andrey Santos and Kendry Páez.

The club hopes Evangelista will develop into a defensive mainstay, contributing both defensively and offensively with the flair often associated with Brazilian full-backs.

While Evangelista will remain with Corinthians for the next two years to continue his development, Chelsea’s proactive approach in securing his signature reflects the fierce competition among Europe’s elite clubs for South America’s rising stars.

The highly rated youngster is expected to gain valuable first-team experience in Brazil before making the switch to Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea hope he will flourish in the high-intensity environment of the Premier League.

With Evangelista’s long-term future secured, Chelsea fans will be eager to see how the young defender’s career unfolds and whether he can follow in the footsteps of other Brazilian greats who have made their mark in European football.