Andrey Santos 'stays here with us' - Maresca
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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says midfielder Andrey Santos is set to stay at Stamford Bridge despite widespread reports of interest in the midfielder.
The Blues reportedly turned down an offer from West Ham, who they face on Friday evening, for the one-time Brazil international earlier this summer.
When asked about the future of the 22-year-old, who spent the past 18 months on loan at partner club Strasbourg, Maresca said: "First of all, I am very happy with Andrey and the idea that Andrey stays here with us.
"He can play in Enzo Fernandez or Moises Caicedo's positions for sure. He played one game in the Club World Cup against Palmeiras where he was very good as a number six. So he can play in both positions very well."
Maresca also said that forwards Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku are training with the main squad but being allowed to explore moves away, adding: "I think it is better if they find a solution as they will be more happy, the club the same."