Chelsea and Arsenal track Brazilian teenager Iago Machado from Corinthians
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Arsenal and Chelsea are monitoring Iago Machado, a 17-year-old defender rising through the ranks at Corinthians. Both clubs have expressed interest in acquiring him ahead of his eligibility to move to Europe next February. Arsenal aims to secure his signature, but competition from Chelsea complicates their pursuit. Machado's development at Corinthians will be key as he prepares for a possible transfer.
- •Iago Machado plays as a defender for Corinthians.
- •Arsenal and Chelsea are both interested in signing him.
- •Machado turns 18 in February, which opens his eligibility for a move.
- •The competition between the two clubs may impact the transfer process.
- •Arsenal seeks to add promising talent before they fully establish in Europe.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea and Arsenal are watching Brazilian teenager
"Arsenal are no strangers to unearthing talent in the Brazilian league, and the Gunners have identified another young player who could shine in European football in the coming years.They have scouts mo...
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