Chelsea is actively working on securing the services of another Brazilian wonderkid, Estevao Willian. At just 16 years old, the talented player currently represents Brazilian Serie A side Palmeiras and has earned the nickname ‘Messinho’ in Brazil, reminiscent of Lionel Messi. Willian made his debut for Palmeiras in December, coming off the bench against Cruzeiro, contributing to Palmeiras clinching the Serie A title.

Chelsea, known for its aggressive approach to signing young talents, is reportedly in negotiations with Palmeiras for the promising player. However, the deal may not come easy, given the substantial £52 million release clause attached to Willian. Barcelona is also said to be in contact with Palmeiras, possibly setting up a rivalry with Chelsea for the player’s signature.

This move aligns with Chelsea’s strategy under owner Todd Boehly, who has invested significantly in young talents, including Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. While some fans express concerns about neglecting immediate needs, the pursuit of Willian underscores Chelsea’s commitment to building for the future.

Here is the highlight video of Estevao Willian’s skills and goals.

Chelsea performance and stats

Chelsea is currently 10th in the Premier League with 28 points.

In the last 20 games, it has won 8 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 8 times. In its last match, Chelsea won 2-3 against Luton Town.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 34 goals and conceding 31.​

Chelsea will play the next match in Premier League against Fulham on Saturday 13th of January in Kingston upon Thames. The prediction is Chelsea winning the match.​