Chelsea has reached an agreement to sign a talented Brazilian player instead of Real Madrid.

Chelsea Football Club has reached an exciting milestone in their pursuit of promising young talent. They have officially agreed to sign 17-year-old Brazilian starlet Pedro Lima, beating out other interested teams, including Real Madrid. The Spanish club had their eyes on Lima as a potential successor for Dani Carvajal on the right side of the field.

But Chelsea, known for their ambitious recruitment drive in South America, has secured a contract with Lima and it is now in an advanced stage. As part of their strategy to nurture the brightest talents from the region, they plan to immediately loan Lima out to French club Strasbourg. This arrangement is similar to the one they had with two other Blues youngsters, Andrey Santos and Angelo, last season.

Lima's manager, Renato Guimarães, confirmed that his client has already agreed to a salary package with Chelsea, and they are currently working on ironing out the remaining details of the contract. It is believed that the initial fee for the transfer is £6.7million.

However, this is just one of the many moves Chelsea is expected to make this summer. With their sights set on building a strong team for the future, the club has already made some significant signings, including Estevao Willian from Palmeiras and Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham.

And they are not stopping there. Rumors are circulating that Chelsea is also considering a move for Manchester City's Julian Alvarez, who is reportedly seeking more playing time. Atletico Madrid have already made an offer for the forward, but it was quickly rejected by the Premier League champions.

It seems Chelsea's ambitious recruitment drive in South America is paying off, as they continue to attract top young talents to their club. They are also showing a commitment to nurturing these players and giving them the opportunity to grow and develop their skills. With such a promising future ahead, it is no wonder that fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming season.

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