The Blues have completed the deal The deal with Palmeiras is understood to see them pay an initial fee and an additional performance-related fee of £29m which could take the deal to £51.4m.
Chelsea are on the rise. increasingly targeting the South American market under the ownership of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, and has signed Kendy Paez, Andrey Santos , Angelo Gabriel and Deivid Washington from the continent.
The 17-year-old passed his medical examination in Brazil last Friday, and it seems that all that remains is the official clearance certificate. reports from clubs.
Chelsea quickly completed a deal with Estevao after missing the opportunity to recruit Real Madrid teammate Endrick.
Had There is a lot of discussion about the quality of the winger. At such a young age he already has the nickname ‘Messiinho’, but he still has a lot to develop.
Branco believes Estevao is the best player born in Brazil since Neymar.
However, Branco, a former World Cup winner with Brazil and now the official youth coordinator of Brazilian football, believes Estevao is the best player born in Brazil since Neymar.
“Estevao, for me, with all the respect I have for others. It’s something serious, something I’ve never said and I will say,” he told journalists.
“Since Neymar, he’s the best Brazilian-born player I’ve seen.
“That’s my opinion, you saw it up close, you know.
“It’s Brazil, they’re all spectacular, but this kid, his ceiling is a little higher.”
Chelsea Aces hope to maintain their late-season form in the new campaign
Chelsea Aces hope to maintain their late-season form in the new campaign
Estevao made his Palmeiras debut last December, becoming the club’s fourth-youngest player at the age of 16 years and eight months, and has so far made 22 appearances, scoring four goals and providing three assists.
Like Paez, Estevao will only be able to join club in 2025, when he turns 18, but the fact that the Blues have secured the signing of two of South America’s best talents is exciting for the future.