Because of his playing style, the 16-year-old has earned the moniker “Messinho.” Following his performance at the Under-17 World Cup, the teenager is presently playing for Palmeiras and has been scouted by a number of European clubs.

Given his contract’s £47 million release clause, his signing could be affordable. Chelsea have brought in a number of Brazilian youth, including Andrey Santos, Angelo Gabriel, and Deivid Washington.

Todd Boehly’s new approach to investing in young players has resulted in the club acquiring some highly rated teenagers, and the club will continue to do so. Chelsea has introduced a new policy under Boehly in which they will not sign players above the age of 25, and their primary aim is to find talented young players.

Who exactly is Estevao Willian?

Willian began playing football at the Cruzeiro youth division in 2017. Because of his similar playing style to Messi, he was given the moniker Messinho at a young age. As a result of his consistent progress and talent, which drew the attention of large brands, he acquired a professional deal with Nike, becoming the youngest Brazilian to do so.

He signed a trainee contract with Palmeiras Youth Academy in 2021, and he helped the U17 squad win many trophies. His prowess earned him a position on the senior team despite the fact that he was just sixteen years old.

At the FIFA U17 World Cup, he drew the attention of my European powerhouses, including Chelsea. Unless a club makes a bid for Estevao, who is only 16 years old, he will continue his development with the Brazilian team. Chelsea will keep an eye on his progress given his talent. There is already lots of rivalry for his services, so it will be intriguing to watch which club obtains him.