OFFICIAL: Deivid Washington has joined Chelsea on a seven-year contract

OFFICIAL: 18-year-old Brazilian forward Deivid Washington becomes Chelsea's latest new signing.

The club statement:

Chelsea has completed the signing of Deivid Washington from Brazilian side Santos.

The teenage forward has signed a seven-year contract, with the option of a further year, following a breakout season in South America and follows Angelo Gabriel in joining from Santos.

Washington can play anywhere across the line in the final third but predominately operates as a striker. He sealed his transfer earlier today and the Brazilian becomes our latest summer addition.

The talented forward began his career with Gremio, before switching to Santos in 2016. He caught the eye while featuring in the youth ranks at Santos, with his goalscoring exploits earning him a call-up to the first-team picture.

Washington made his senior debut for Santos in April, coming on as a late substitute in the Copa do Brasil, before netting his first goal a month later in a 3-0 Serie A win over Bahia.

Welcome to Chelsea, Deivid!

Chelsea continue to be active in the summer transfer window with Deivid Washington the latest player to arrive in west London

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Deivid Washington from Santos, as the Blues continue to be active in the summer transfer window. The club have made a number of transfers in addition to completing an overhaul of their first team squad.

Washington follows in the footsteps of Angelo Gabriel who also joined from Santos and has since went on loan to Strasbourg after joining Mauricio Pochettino's squad for pre-season in the United States. The 18-year-old arrives at Stamford Bridge in a deal that could reach in the region of £17million.

Upon signing Washington said: "I can't wait to make my debut here at such a big club with loads of goals and assists."