João Victor de Souza, an 18-year-old left-back from Santos, is rapidly emerging as one of Brazil’s brightest young prospects.
His outstanding performances in the Brazilian Serie B this season have captured the attention of top European clubs, with Chelsea and Barcelona reportedly vying for his signature.
Chelsea is said to be considering a strategy of signing Souza and immediately loaning him to Strasbourg to aid his development.
On the other hand, Barcelona views Souza as a potential addition to their defense as they continue to focus on integrating talented young players into their squad.
Additionally, there are whispers of interest from Saudi Arabia, although the specifics of any potential offer remain unclear at this stage.
Souza’s current deal with Santos is set to expire in May 2025, and the Brazilian club is reportedly eager to extend his contract to avoid losing their talented young player without compensation. His skill
