Brazilian outlet [**Terra**](https://www.terra.com.br/esportes/corinthians/corinthians-atende-pedido-do-chelsea-e-denner-fara-recuperacao-na-inglaterra,d972d5983ad696d70a82dfa550a626b4tdr82qbf.html) say Chelsea asked Corinthians to keep Denner in England while he completes his recovery from knee surgery. The Brazilian club agreed, and the 17-year-old will now follow a full rehabilitation plan at Cobham.
Denner injured his meniscus during a training session with Corinthians’ youth side. He travelled to London soon after and had surgery [**last month**](https://sportwitness.co.uk/chelsea-youngster-undergoes-knee-surgery/). But Chelsea then chose to keep him close, as they want full control of his treatment and daily workload.
The club view him as a long-term project and prefer to supervise every stage of his recovery.
Corinthians had hopes to use him in the 2026 Copa São Paulo de Juniores, the country’s biggest under-18 tournament. The tournament has revealed stars like Neymar, Vinicius Junior, Antony, Lucas Paquetá and Endrick. Still, the timeline shifted after doctors decided he needed more time.
Chelsea secured the left-back earlier this year in a €10m deal (about £8.6m), with extra bonuses linked to future goals. He cannot register for the Blues until he turns 18 in February 2026, so he had stayed with Corinthians’ academy. Now, he is set to remain in England until his formal arrival at the club.
Denner is considered one of the best talents in Corinthians’ youth system. Chelsea’s decision to oversee his recovery underlines how much they rate him and how carefully they plan to manage his development.