Chelsea to sign Fluminense right-back Wallace for £5m

Fluminense right-back Wallace has confirmed that his £5million move to Champions League holders Chelsea is imminent.

The European champions had been in discussions over a deal for the 18-year-old since March.

Juventus and Napoli had also shown interest but speaking to Fox Sports Brasil, Wallace said: 'It’s always helpful having Brazilian team-mates playing alongside you, as they normally are settled down, so they can give you some advice and this is important, even regarding language.

'Now that I’m moving to London I’ll have to learn some English but they are used to this and they will surely help me a lot.

'I used to follow the Spanish league and its big clubs like Real Madrid but now as I’m moving to Chelsea I’m following the club more closely, especially after the Champions League title.

'I watch Chelsea games whenever I can, sometimes I can’t watch because I’m playing or concentrated with my team, but I don’t miss a chance to see them playing on TV.'