The anticipation continues to grow ahead of the arrival of Estevao Willian at Chelsea in 2025.
There’s already a super talented young Chelsea squad at Stamford Bridge right now, but they’ll be joined by one of the world’s most exciting teenagers next year.
The Blues confirmed back in June that they’ve agreed to sign Estevao Willian next summer. Therefore, everyone has been keeping a very close eye on the 17-year-old attacker’s performances for Brazilian giants Palmeiras ever since.
Chelsea beleive they’ve hit the jackpot with Estevao, and there’s so much excitement about his arrival. Well, he reminded everyone again this week why there’s so much hype around him.
Brazilian media reacts to Estevao Willian performance
Palmeiras have made sure the Brazilian league title race goes to the final day this weekend after a late 2-1 victory away to Cruzeiro in midweek. They remain second in the Brazilian Serie A and are three points behind leaders Botafogo, so they’ll need results to go their way to lift the league crown.
Estevao scored a 90th-minute free-kick to clinch three points and keep Palmeiras in the title race.
Here’s how Brazilian media reacted to the latest masterclass from the Chelsea youngster:
Globo wrote: “Estevao. 9/10. He is not considered a star for nothing. He went against the routine, took the free kick and with one shot saved Verdao’s chance of winning the title, which will go to the final round. He had space, led counterattacks, exchanged passes with Rios for the first goal and tried eight shots until finally securing the goal.”
Chelsea could integrate Estevao to their squad next season, so fans may not have to wait long to see the left-footed magician in their first team.
The Brazilian attacker, who’s already got four senior international caps, is an extraordinary talent. At the age of 17, he’s been the talisman for Palmeiras this season and led their title push. In 30 league matches this campaign, he’s scored 13 goals and created nine assists.
Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain to Estevao’s signature, which is looking more and more significant as time goes by.
Estevao Willian statistics vs Cruzeiro
FOTMOB has provided the statistics from the latest performance of the future Chelsea star.
Here is a look the individual data from Estevao’s match-winning Palmeiras display against Cruzeiro:
- Match rating – 8.8
- Minutes played – 90
- Goals – 1
- Total shots – 7
- Successful dribbles – 3/5 (60%)
- Big chances missed – 1
- Touches in opposition box – 15
- Accurate passes – 40/44 (91%)
- Chances created – 4
- Tackles won – 1/1 (100%)
- Ground duels won – 6/11 (55%)
- Was fouled – 2
It was very much a typical contribution from Estevao, both extremely busy and full of individual brilliance.
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