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Chelsea-bound Willian Estevao discusses position switch after winning two awards

talksport.com, 10 December 2024, 15:19
Chelsea completed a £56million deal for 17-year-old prodigy, Willian Estevao, earlier this year but excitement is already building ahead of his arrival.

He won't grace Stamford Bridge until he turns 18 next year but is already show the world what he can do.

Anointed as one of South America's next biggest prospects, he's nicknamed as 'Messinho', or 'Little Messi', due to his stature and quality on the ball.

Estevao's youth career started at Cruzeiro before he completed his move to Palmeiras in 2021.

The teenager made his senior debut for the Brazilian giants in December last year and has made a total of 23 appearances, scoring four goals.

Estevao will become the next Brazilian youngster to join Chelsea after Andrey Santos, Deivid Washington and Angelo Gabriel.

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He was recently awarded the Best Young Player and Best Attacker of the 2024 Brasileirão with Palmeiras.

Afterwards, he discussed a potential position switch, which may give Chelsea something to think about.

Estevao told ESPN Brazil: "My favourite position is number 10, inside.

"But I'm comfortable in every position, also on the wing."

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There may be a slight problem with him taking the number 10 spot at Chelsea, however, due to a certain Cole Palmer.

Palmer already has 11 goals and six assists this season, so there maybe a slight headache for Enzo Maresca next season.

There won't be any animosity between the pair it seems.

The 'Messinho' has also been in contact with numerous squad members ahead of his arrival.

The 17-year-old also said: "Thiago Silva told me after our game that Chelsea is top! He told me they're waiting for me with open arms".

"Cole Palmer talks to me on Instagram… and also Reece James said if I need anything let him know.

"I really like the Cole Palmer cold celebration!

"I used that since I signed for Chelsea… we exchanged an idea, I spoke to Cole on Instagram about it! I'm happy to have this contact with him".

Chelsea reportedly discussed with Estevao and his agents about playing as 10 even before they signed him.

Estevao has been spotted emulating Palmer's 'cold' celebration before, rubbing his arms and puffing out his cheeks.

After one goal for Palmeiras, Estevao shared an image of him doing the 'cold Palmer' celebration on Instagram, and Cole Palmer loved it.

Palmer shared the image, with the simple caption: "Soon," accompanied by a winking emoji.

The Blues currently sit top of the Conference League table and will be looking to further their lead on Thursday evening when they take on FC Astana.

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