Barcelona and Chelsea are reportedly the two clubs most advanced in their efforts to sign Souza, an 18-year-old left-back from Santos. The Spanish publication AS has described him as the 'new Marcelo' because of his impressive performances. Should a deal with Chelsea be finalized, it is expected that Souza would be loaned to Strasbourg in France for a year, as the club is owned by BlueCo. Meanwhile, Santos is attempting to negotiate a contract renewal with Souza, as his current contract is set to expire in May 2025.