Recently, Chelsea signed Estevao Willian from Palmeiras. He is often being compared to Neymar Jr for his playing style. This time, Willian is again in the comparison as he reached Neymar’s goals and assists record in the Brazilian league. At the age of 17, Neymar scored 10 goals and provided 6 assists for Brazil. After 15 years, Brazilian wonderkid Estevao Willian scored 9 goals and provided 7 assists. At this moment, he is also 17 years old.
In terms of assists, Willian has surpassed Neymer. At this moment, he is playing for Palmeiras. When he turns 18, he will join the Blues at Stamford Bridge. According to Chelsea.news, all the paperwork is completed between Palmeiras and Chelsea.
Who is Estevao Willian?
Estevao Willian is a 17-year-old footballer who plays for a Brazilian club called Palmeiras. At the age of 17, he was tearing up the Brazilian league. By using samba moves, he was breaking the ankles of experienced defenders. Willian can play in multiple positions. He prefers to play as a right-winger, but he also has the ability to play on the left flank.
We all know that South American players are known for their cheeky moves and showboating. Willian is not an exception to this fact. He loves to dribble past his opponents. In Brazil, he is being likened to Neymer. Several pundits also appreciated his talent. Estevao Willian has massive potential. Some people even say that he is the biggest talent that Brazil has produced in recent years.
He will be a valuable addition to the squad. Chelsea need players who can score goals in every situation. Willian is certainly one of them. Chelsea fans will love to see him play on the soil of Stamford Bridge. He is young, exciting, and clinical enough to traumatize any defensive line.
Stories behind the scenes
At this moment, the Blues have signed a lot of young players. Some of them are not ready to face the intensity of the Premier League. Sometimes experienced players also struggle to perform well in the English Premier League. So, it is no surprise that the same thing will happen with the young players as well.
To avoid these types of incidents, the Blues send their young players on loan. During the loan spell, they get to experience a lot of new things, such as their playing style, the intensity of the game, and many more. We think that the same thing will happen with Estevao Willian. Previously, Blues Co. have done this to players like Andrey Santos, Angelo Gabriel, Ian Maatsen, and David Datro Fofana. Although Chelsea have sold Ian Maatsen to Aston Villa, there is scope for young players at Chelsea.
The predicted destination for Willian will be Strasbourg. After spending some loan spells in the French club, Chelsea can give him a chance in the first eleven. On the other hand, he should maintain his recent form, or else he will be sold just like his compatriot Angelo Gabriel. Recently, the Blues sold him to a Saudi club called Al Nasser.
The Blues Co. bought Angelo Gabriel from a Brazilian club called Santos Fc. After spending a loan spell in Strasbourg, they have sold him. This is not a good news for the young players who see Chelsea football club as one of their dream destinations.
Although there is a lot of money in the Saudi League, it is not competitive enough. At such a young age, every player should thrive in European football because it is competitive enough to get the best out of every single player.
The Blues are building a world-class attacking line that includes Cole Palmer, Cristopher Nkunku, and Jadon Sancho. When Estevao Willian will join the squad, he will bring a lot of competition to the right-wing position.
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