Andrey Santos' future appears uncertain, as he reveals there has been little contact with parent club Chelsea during his loan at RC Strasbourg.
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20-year-old impressed in FranceReports suggest Chelsea want the player back next termSantos: "I don't think a specific decision has been made"Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The young midfielder gave an interview to ESPN, claiming nobody at Chelsea has reached out to discuss his future. A recent report by Fabrizio Romano suggested The Blues view Santos as a part of their future, and that the club intends for him to be integrated into the first team squad next season.
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Santos has thrived during his stay in Alsace. He first joined halfway through last season, before extending his tenure in the summer. He has cemented his reputation as one of the best young box-to-box midfielders in Europe. The 20-year-old has scored eight goals in 24 appearances in Ligue 1 this season.
WHAT ANDREY SANTOS SAID
Speaking to ESPN, Andrey Santos said: "Of course, you want to play for the biggest clubs in Europe, for a very big club like Chelsea. You dream of that moment but I think, at this moment, you have to have a clear head, finish the season here (Strasbourg) and make the best choice when the season is over.
“I don’t think that a specific decision has been made. No one has come to talk to me directly. Everything is in the hands of the club and my agents.”
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With no official word on where he is to ply his trade next year, Santos' attention will be squarely on Strasbourg's push for European football next year. They currently sit in 7th, but are just four points off the Champions League qualification spots.
