Chelsea completes signing of Brazilian left back Denner

Chelsea have officially announced the arrival of 18-year-old left back Denner. The club secured the player for a reported €10m fee, finalizing a deal that was originally agreed upon one year ago. Denner previously competed in the Copinha youth tournament in Brazil and most recently played for the Corinthians U20 squad. Although the transfer window is currently closed, the move is now formalized following his arrival in England. The player is expected to begin his development within the Chelsea youth setup at Cobham. His arrival ends a period of speculation regarding the status of the prospect, who had not featured in club activities since the initial agreement was reached last year.

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