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Chelsea starlet Andrey Santos will fly to London TOMORROW after inspiring Brazil to the U20 South American Championship title as the midfielder bids to gain a work permit and kickstart his Stamford Bridge career

Chelsea's latest teenage sensation Andrey Santos is expected in London on Tuesday after leading Brazil to success in the South American U20 Championships.

Eighteen-year-old Santos, who signed from Vasco de Gama in January, proved he is a midfielder with a genuine eye for goal during the tournament in Colombia where he scored six, including one in Sunday's final against Uruguay, to tie with teammate Vitor Roque for most goals in the competition, (12).

He hopes to acquire a work permit when he arrives to start his Chelsea career as soon as possible, but he does not meet the criteria to qualify automatically.