‘I want to leave Chelsea’ – Brazilian star player

One of the biggest clubs in South America,Corinthians are in advanced talks with Chelsea winger Lucas Piazon and are set to battle with Reims for the player who is out of favour at Chelsea.

The Brazil international is keen onboard playing regular football and in that light is ready to leave the London club during the winter transfer window since he has been considered as surplus to requirements at the Blues .

French club Riems, are keen to add him to their ranks and there will be a real battle for the footballer which means his price could increase or become much more.

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The player joined Chelsea from Sao Paulo in 2012 with a €8m deal. He couldn’t establish himself in England and was loaned in several clubs since joining. Last two campaign Pizon spent in Fulham and helped the Cottagers to promote from Championship. He played 14 games, scored 5 goals and made 4 assists in all competition.

The Brazilian winger is contracted with the London club until 2019 and his release clause is around €5m.

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri might accept the correct offer from the Brazilian club as the clubs new manager has enough attackers and there is no place for the 24-year-old player.