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Chelsea, Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, Fiorentina and Lazio on trail of Flamengo’s £25million-rated Brazilian wonderkid Felipz Vizeu

Chelsea are among European heavyweights tracking Brazilian, Felipe Vizeu

CHELSEA are among the top European clubs watching Brazilian wonderkid, Felipe Vizeu, according to reports in his homeland.

The 19-year-old striker was the player of the tournament at 2016 Sao Paulo Youth Cup — and scored five goals in 15 first team appearances for Flamengo last season.

 Chelsea are among European heavyweights tracking Brazilian, Felipe Vizeu
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Chelsea are among European heavyweights tracking Brazilian, Felipe VizeuCredit: Getty Images

And Brazilian sports website, , report Vizeu has attracted the interest of a host of top clubs from the Premier League, Serie A and the Bundesliga.


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As well as Chelsea, Juventus, Fiorentina, Lazio and Borussia Dortmund are also keeping a close eye on the talent.

However, Vizeu won’t come on the cheap as clubs will have to bid £25.7million to match his buy-out clause.

And Flamengo are under no pressure to sell, with the starlet having recently sign a long-term contract until 2020.

Vizeu only made his professional debut on February 10 last year and scored his first senior goal in a 1-0 win over Cabofriense ten days later.

 Felipe Vizeu celebrates a goal for Brazil against Argentina and U-20s champs
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Felipe Vizeu celebrates a goal for Brazil against Argentina and U-20s champsCredit: Getty Images
 Felipe Vizeu starred for Brazil during Under-20s South American Championships
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Felipe Vizeu starred for Brazil during Under-20s South American ChampionshipsCredit: Getty Images
 Vinicius Junior is among Flamengo's most highly-rated young superstars
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Vinicius Junior is among Flamengo's most highly-rated young superstarsCredit: Getty Images

His, team-mate, Vinicius Junior is also being tracked by several European heavyweights.

The 16-year-old, likened by some to Neymar, impressed during this season’s Sao Paulo Youth Cup.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona have all been tracking his progress.

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