Cole Palmer Welcomes Estevão Willian After Club World Cup Clash

Cole Palmer praised highly-rated teen Estevão Willian after their FIFA Club World Cup meeting. Palmer joked about a language barrier but said the Chelsea squad is excited to see Estevão join.

WHAT HAPPENED ON THE PITCH?

Chelsea and Palmeiras played a big Club World Cup game where Cole Palmer and Estevão Willian both scored. After the match, Palmer went to talk with Estevão, saying, “We are excited for him to join,” but humorously admitted the Brazilian “didn’t understand a single word” of the exchange. The players laughed, showing good spirits and excitement for Estevão’s move to Chelsea.

CHELSEA’S SEASON SO FAR AND ESTEVAO’S IMPACT

Chelsea finished the 2024/25 Premier League season in the top four, confirming automatic Champions League qualification. Cole Palmer stood out as the team’s top scorer, netting 21 goals and providing 9 assists across all competitions. Estevão comes from Palmeiras as one of Brazil’s top prospects, impressing in domestic and international competition. Chelsea hope his arrival will strengthen their attack and bring new energy under coach Enzo Maresca.

According to a previous report, Chelsea finished fourth in the Premier League last season.

LOOKING AHEAD: NEW SIGNINGS AND NEXT FIXTURES

Estevão joins Chelsea for the 2025/26 season, with fans eager to see how he adapts to English football. The club’s next game is against Palmeiras in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals, a crucial match as Chelsea look for progression after their recent defeat. Estevão is expected to be integrated slowly, while Palmer remains a key player in the squad. The team will focus on building chemistry and aiming for better results in both domestic and international competitions.

As confirmed by a previous report, Palmeiras will face Chelsea in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.