Chelsea acquired Estevao Willian in the summer transfer market, who was also on Real Madrid’s radar. The English club took the Brazilian for 34 million euros plus another 27 in variables, according to several media outlets on the islands.
These are amounts that Madrid were not prepared to pay and the main reason why the player was discarded. Estevao, like Endrick, played for Palmeiras and has quickly aroused great interest in the Old Continent, with the London team being the most interested in signing the youngster, who is just 17 years old and will join Enzo Maresca in 2025.
Estevao has just been called up for the first time to play in the South American Qualifiers against Paraguay and Ecuador in the ranks of the ‘Canarinha’, where he will also coincide with Real Madrid players Militao, Vinicius, Rodrygo and Endrick. His spectacular season with Palmeiras – 10 goals and eight assists – has caught the attention of coach Dorival Júnior.
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Vinicius is the best
‘Messinho’, as the player is known in his country, has shared a moment with the media, wanting to underline the great personal moment he is experiencing alongside his new teammates: “I met with them – the national team players – at lunch and the one who made me most nervous was Vini, because of everything he represents, because of what he does at Real Madrid. For me, he is the best in the world today. He is a reference for me. They are all boys that I see playing in the Champions League, it gives me butterflies, but I hope to learn a lot.”
“When I was promoted, it was a bit difficult. Professionalism and foundation are totally different, and thanks to Abel-Ferreira, Palmeiras coach, the committee and the players, as well as my family, I was able to develop myself, with daily advice that helped me grow in football and get to where I am,” Estevao continued in his explanation.
“Football, for me, is like an amusement park, where I feel happy, light, that is what I feel at the moment. I am happy wearing the national team jersey and building a great career, I hope this is just the beginning,” said Estevao, who is fulfilling a true dream.
