Chelsea’s vision for Estevao Willian unveiled by agent.
Estevao Willian, the highly-rated 17-year-old winger, is set to join Chelsea next summer after the club signed him from Palmeiras for an initial £29million fee, potentially rising to £52m with add-ons.
His agent has revealed that Chelsea envisions Estevao’s future as a No10, a position currently occupied by Cole Palmer.
Estevao’s versatility in attack, ability to play out wide or across the front line, and impressive performances for Palmeiras and Brazil’s youth teams have generated immense excitement.
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“He can adapt to any style of play,” Estevao’s representative Andre Cury told UOL in Brazil.
“Chelsea is a club that sees Estevao playing as a number ten, for us that is important. He can develop even more playing in the middle.”
Many believe he is the best Brazilian prospect since Neymar’s emergence in 2009.
Indeed, Neymar himself said of Estevao earlier this summer:
“He is a great talent that is emerging in Brazilian football today. I think he’s going to be a genius.”
The teenager’s stock continues to rise, with a recent senior international call-up by Brazil boss Dorival Junior for World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay.
Estevao made his debut against Ecuador, replacing Luiz Henrique in a 1-0 win, and will hope to earn more minutes against Paraguay.
As Estevao prepares to face Paraguay, his focus will be on earning more minutes for the Selecao.
Meanwhile, Chelsea fans eagerly await his arrival, anticipating the injection of fresh creativity and flair he will bring to the team.
With Estevao’s potential and Chelsea’s vision aligned, the stage is set for a thrilling new chapter in the club’s attacking evolution.
