Chelsea fans are growing excited over the 2025 transfer arrival of Estevao Willian at Stamford Bridge next summer.
The Blues reportedly beat off competition from Real Madrid to secure a deal for the 17-year-old in a major coup for the Premier League side.
Los Blancos have developed into the go-to destination for teenage Brazilian talent in recent seasons but they were unable to convince the Palmeiras forward over a switch to the Spanish capital.
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Chelsea supporters are not the only ones itching to see the Samba Boys star in action with Cole Palmer already giving his seal of approval over the latest addition to Enzo Maresca's attack.
Estevao Willian has revealed England star Palmer reached out, after a deal was agreed, and the pair are confident of forming a lethal partnership in West London.
"When I signed for Chelsea, the next day, I scored a goal and celebrated like Palmer", as per an interview with The Guardian.
"His (Cold Palmer) celebration was trending, very popular. We talked on social media, I tagged him on Instagram, he called me a star, I said he’s a star too. He said we’re going to do a lot of great things together for Chelsea."
Estevao Willian to Chelsea: Transfer fee, contract
Chelsea fans will be keeping a close eye on Estevao Willian in the coming months with 11 goals and eight assists so far for Palmeiras in the 2024 season.
The deal to join Chelsea was agreed in June 2024, but he will not link up his new club until next summer, as he turns 18 in April.
Details on the transfer fee remain unconfirmed, with The Athletic updating the deal as an initial €34m ($28m) up front fee, with €23m ($19m) in performance related add-ons.
His new contract will run until 2033 as part of a bumper eight-year contract.
