Chelsea Unveil Brazilian Starlet Willian Estevão After Year-Long Wait

Chelsea have officially introduced Willian Estevão as their new player. The 18-year-old joined a year after agreeing a deal with Palmeiras. The young Brazilian winger is excited to join one of football’s biggest clubs and wants to help the team succeed.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Estevão completed his move to Chelsea after the deal was agreed in 2024, but he had to stay at Palmeiras until 2025. The attacker was unveiled at Stamford Bridge this week and signed a contract until June 2033. He said: “It feels amazing to be here at Chelsea, one of the world’s biggest clubs. I hope I can help the team succeed. I can’t wait to get started here.”

WHY CHELSEA WANTED HIM

Estevão has become one of the most exciting young talents in Brazil. He scored 13 goals and provided 12 assists in 43 Serie A matches for Palmeiras before securing a move to the Premier League. The 18-year-old also broke into the senior Brazil squad and has earned four caps since then. He follows in the footsteps of Brazilians like Oscar and Willian, who have made history at Chelsea.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR CHELSEA AND ESTEVÃO?

Chelsea are preparing for a new Premier League season which begins next weekend against Crystal Palace, who finished 12th last season. Last season, Chelsea finished fourth in the league and qualified for the Champions League. Fans hope that with Enzo Maresca at the helm and Estevão’s arrival, the squad can finally close the gap on the top four as Chelsea aims for Premier League and Champions League titles next season.

Chelsea will begin their Premier League campaign against Crystal Palace, who finished 12th last season. The club’s aim will be a strong start, and Estevão will provide Maresca with a new attacking option.