Chelsea are having a really productive transfer window. They have already brought in four new signings to the club in the form of Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens, and Jorrel Hato. Meanwhile, the club are still pushing for a deal to secure Xavi Simons and possibly Alejandro Garnacho.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have also recently welcomed highly rated Brazilian youngster Estevao Willian. A deal for the 18-year-old was reached a while back for a fee believed to be around €34 million.
Various other top clubs were also interested in signing the player, but he chose to join the Blues. The likes of Arsenal, Barcelona, Real Madrid and more were rumoured to have had an eye on him. What was the reason behind his decision to move to Stamford Bridge though?
In his first-ever interview for Chelsea, Estevao has revealed the reason for his decision to join the Blues over any other club. He said:
"Their plans, the structure and the club. Everything. But mainly the plans and the project the club has is what interested me and my family, and I think it was the best decision we could have made."
Estevao Willian reveals reason for choosing Chelsea over other top European sides
Estevao’s footballing abilities have been praised by a number of former Chelsea players. The player is nicknamed “Messinho” due to his footwork and playing style. He is one of the brightest prospects in football right now and has the potential to become one of the best in the world.
The 18-year-old star appeared in 37 matches for Palmeiras last season, scoring 12 goals and providing 6 assists. Interestingly, he played against Chelsea in the Club World Cup quarterfinals, in his very last game for the Brazilian side, and even went on to score a goal.
Estevao prefers to operate on the right flank higher up the pitch but can also play as an attacking midfielder and right midfielder. His versatility will come in handy for Enzo Maresca, who will surely be delighted to have the youngster on the roster.
All things considered, Estevao is still a rising talent and needs further development to reach his true potential. At Chelsea, he will surely get whatever resources and guidance are needed to become one of the best. All he needs to do now is get ready for hard work and perseverance. Hopefully, things will go according to plan.