Chelsea forced to send Brazilian Wallace on loan due to permit issues

Jose Mourinho admits work permits problems will prevent Chelsea from adding Wallace to the squad this year, despite the teenager’s promising display in the first friendly of pre-season.



The teenage Brazilian right-back is set to be loaned out for a year to a European team where he can add experience and develop his talents.



'He is a very good player,' said Mourinho. 'I knew him before. He is very mature for his age and comfortable with the ball. He has the quality of a Brazilian full-back who likes to attack and create.



Loan star: Wallace will be sent out to another club as Chelsea are unable to obtain a work permit

'He is a good player but he won't be staying with us because we have [Branislav] Ivanovic and [Cesar] Azpilicueta for the same position and he's also non-EC so we'll not get the visa. It will be too early, so he'll go on loan for a season.



'We’ll find the best option for him, in Europe. We want him to adapt. We’ll see the best of him. He has talent and is one more investment for this club, a good investment, because the kid is a very good player.'

One to watch: Chelsea teenager Bertrand Traore has been tipped for the top

Another highly-rated young player is Bertrand Traore, a 17-year-old midfielder from Burkina Faso who made an appearance as a late substitute in Chelsea’s 1-0 win against the Singha All Stars in Bangkok.



'He had some movement and touch on the ball,' said Mourinho. 'You can imagine he's a good kid for our youth team.'



