Chelsea confirm £4.5m signing of Brazilian midfielder Nathan from Atletico Paranaense

Chelsea have signed Brazilian midfielder Nathan from Atletico Paranaense for a fee of around £4.5million. The 19-year-old will move to Stamford Bridge on July 1.

Nathan bolsters the ranks of Brazilians at Chelsea, joining Ramires, Willian, Oscar and Filipe Luis. The Blues also have young Brazilians Wallace and Lucas Piazon out on loan.

Nathan said on chelseafc.com: 'I am very happy to be joining Chelsea, the champions of England, and I hope I will be able to learn a lot and develop my game.'

Chelsea have completed the signing of 19-year-old Brazilian midfielder Nathan from Atletico Paranaense

The 19-year-old will join the Premier League champions on July 1, but is likely to be loaned out next season

Nathan, who confirmed the move on Monday via his Instagram page, poses for official photographs at Chelsea

NATHAN: SCOUTING REPORT 

So, can Nathan add anything to Chelsea's attacking talents? 

His ability to run directly at defences and thread passes through to attackers would suggest so. 

Click HERE for the full lowdown on the new Blues signing, and watch a compilation of his best moments in his native Brazil. 

NATHAN FACTFILE 

Full name: Nathan Allan de Souza

Born: 13 March 1996 in Blumenau, Brazil

Position: Attacking midfield

Clubs: 

Atletico Paranaense (2014-15) - 13 appearances, 0 goals

Chelsea (2015-) - signed May 2015 

The Brazilian's full name is Nathan Allan de Souza. He has impressed while representing Brazil at under-17 and under-20 level and scored five goals in five games at the Under 17 World Cup in 2013.

Nathan announced the deal on Monday on his Instagram page. He wrote: 'A dream is coming true! Thank you Chelsea for trusting in me, I will do my best to support my team on reaching new achievements.' Nathan has been seen as the next big thing in South American football, and Manchester City was also interested in his signature. 

Last season's Barclays Premier League champions had hoped to tie up a deal after first spotting the player at the Under 17 Championships two years ago.

Nathan has since broken into the Atletico Paranaense team but a serious contract dispute with the Brazilian outfit meant Chelsea was able to swoop. 

A photograph on Nathan's Instagram account appeared to confirm his move to Chelsea on Monday

Brazilian wonderkid Nathan posed on Instagram with his compatriot and new Chelsea team-mate Willian