El Chelsea FC, brand new world champion, announced on Tuesday the hiring of Brazilian striker Estêvão Willianwho arrives from Palmeiras After turning 18 years of agenecessary condition to formalize its transfer to the Premier League.
The signing of the young footballer, who debuted with the absolute selection of Brazil in September 2024, It was done 14 months ago when it was still 17 years old. However, and since he could not officially join until he fulfilled the age of majority, He had to stay one more year at the Palmeiras to make his dream come true.
“It was a dream for me and my family (play in a great European club) And now I can make it come true. The club’s plans and project are what interests me and my family, and I think It was the best decision we could make “Estêvão said in his first interview with the ‘blues’, while recognizing his admiration for the Belgian end Eden Hazard.
Currently, Estêvão is one of the great promises of Brazilian football. With only eight years, his talent caught the attention of Cruzeiro; At 14 he was called by El Palmeiras, and with only 16 years he debuted with the main team, with whom he played a total of 83 games, scoring 27 goals and attending 15 times.
In fact, One of those many scored it in the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup in front of Chelsea (1-2), although it was insufficient to advance with those of Sao Paulo to the semifinals.
“It is a pleasure to be here where so many Brazilians made history. I hope to follow the example of those who wrote a beautiful story here in Chelsea,” said the extreme, while recalled his last conversation with his compatriot Thiago Silva in the last game of 2024.
“After signing for Chelsea I played against Thiago Silva (current defense of Fluminense). He came to talk to me and told me that I would love the clubwhich has an incredible structure and is an incredible club. And now that I am here I can see it, “he said.
