Chelsea supporters should want to tune into every Palmeiras match from now until next summer.
Chelsea recently confirmed that they’ve agreed a deal to sign Palmeiras youngster Estevao Willian, but he won’t be moving to Stamford Bridge until the summer of 2025.
The Blues will pay an initial transfer fee worth £29m (BBC) for the Brazilian teenager.
Based on what he’s doing right now on a football pitch, the 17-year-old winger is looking every bit like a future star.
Abel Ferreira reacts to Estevao Willian performance
Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira has just reacted to what Estevao’s done in a league match.
Palmeiras and Gremio played out a 2-2 draw on Thursday in a Brazilian top-flight league game.
Estevao scored a second-half equalising goal to earn a point. It was a stunning long-range effort from outside the box.
When discussing Estevao, Ferreira said via CNN Brasil: “I’ve said it before, enjoy him while he’s with us, that’s all I can tell you.
“I think he’s a kid who has magic inside him, I hope he continues with this spirit of attacking and defending, of helping us win games. That’s why they (Chelsea) paid the price they paid for him.”
Chelsea have struck gold
There’s certainly a lot of uncertainty with Chelsea’s transfers when it comes to signing unproven young talents.
However, what Estevao is currently doing in Palmeiras’ first team is so encouraging.
The skillful right-winger is becoming such an important figure for the Brazilian top-flight club.
He’s now adding more goals in assists to his game, so his arrival next summer can’t come quick enough.
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