Chelsea reaches deal to sign Brazilian teenager Estevao Willian

Estevao, who has featured for Brazil at the youth level, will join compatriots Andrey Santos, Deivid Washington, and Angelo Gabriel at Stamford Bridge ahead of the 2025–26 season.

Estevao Willian of Brazil controls the ball during a Copa Libertadores Group F match against Argentina. | Photo Credit: AP

Chelsea announced that it has agreed on a deal to sign teenage forward Estevao Willian from Palmeiras for a reported initial fee of 37 million dollars.

Estevao, who has featured for Brazil at the youth level, will join compatriots Andrey Santos, Deivid Washington, and Angelo Gabriel at Stamford Bridge ahead of the 2025–26 season.

“Chelsea Football Club has agreed a deal to sign teenage forward Estevao Willian from Palmeiras, with the Brazilian to officially join Chelsea next summer,” read a statement on the Blues’ website.

“The 17-year-old has already built a strong reputation in South America as one of the most exciting talents around due to his skillful dribbling and electric pace, causing defences plenty of problems in his breakout season in senior football.”