Its been a while since Chelsea have now entered a new era under the ownership of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, wherein they have signed some of the best young talents from across the globe.
And there is one such big example of this — the signing of Estevao Willian from Palmeiras.
The Blues agreed a deal with Palmeiras for the 18-year-old last summer, which could eventually go up to £51.4m.
Willian has widely been regarded as one of the best young talents in Brazil, and there is much excitement about his arrival at Chelsea.
However, the recently turned 18-year-old is set to miss the Club World Cup for Chelsea and will join them before the start of the next Premier League season.
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Estevao Willian speaks up on why he chose Chelsea
Speaking to the Players’ Tribune, the winger opened up about his decision to join Chelsea by saying, “A lot of people are asking me why we chose Chelsea, but they don’t understand how much Chelsea wanted me, and how much belief they have in my potential.”
“Those people don’t know about the project they presented to us. To a young player, these things matter a lot, and I know we’ve made the right decision to go to London.”
Despite being a winger by trade, Estevao Willian can play multiple positions, and his agent has previously said the chance to play as a number ten was also a key factor in their decision to make the switch to Stamford Bridge.
In Estevao Willian, Chelsea have secured one of the most exciting young talents in the world, and it will be intriguing to see if the young Brazilian has what it takes to adapt to the Premier League, which is known for its pace and physicality.
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