Chelsea are likely to settle a deal for Brazilian defender Alex over the next few weeks. However, the deal has hit a snag after the youngster threw a strop at Heathrow Airport, and flew to Brazil.
The defender was apparently annoyed at having to wait four hours for paperwork enquiries to be completed, and decided to fly back to Brazil when the issue was resolved, instead of meeting with Chelsea officials.
Chelsea released a statement explaining the situation. “Alex was due to arrive into England yesterday (Sunday) to discuss personal terms.
“Chelsea Football Club are in the process of applying for a work permit for the player in line with normal football and employment procedure.
“At airport immigration there was a request to clarify Alex’s current status. All of the paperwork for his entry was in order.
“After an initial delay, he was cleared to enter the country. He chose voluntarily to fly back but will return when necessary.”
If his work permit is validated, Chelsea will sign the player for just 50p, due to a clause they put in hi contract when they sold him to PSV.