Inter eye Andrey Santos as Chelsea reject €50m bid; talks with agent underway
Inter’s tactical shift and midfield target
The Inter are planning a summer overhaul that could see a tweak to their long‑standing 3‑5‑2, aiming to add a more physical midfield and greater unpredictability in attack. Central to this vision is the interest in Andrey Santos, the young Chelsea midfielder.
Agent negotiations and past contacts
According to Fabrizio Romano, Inter have already met several times with agents Giuliano Bertolucci and Kia Joorabchia, who represent the 2004‑born Brazilian. Those discussions took place during the recent past and also in the summer of 2025.
Chelsea’s stance and recent usage
Chelsea considered Santos a potential first‑team player and famously turned down a €50 million offer from Saudi Arabia. Since then the club’s approach has shifted; the midfielder has started only 13 matches across the Premier League and Champions League.
- Player: Andrey Santos
- Current club: Chelsea
- Inter’s interest: Ongoing talks with his agents
- Rejected offer: €50 million from Saudi Arabia
- 2025‑2026 appearances: 13 starts in league and Europe
“Chelsea even went so far as to reject a €50 million offer from Saudi Arabia.”
Potential summer move
If the right conditions are met, the Nerazzurri could revive the pursuit this summer, although Andrey Santos is not the only name on their shortlist for the midfield role.
