Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement with fast-rising Brazilian youngster Willian Estevāo, MySportDab reports.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Blues have settled with the youngster on personal terms, and are ready to cross to the next chapter of the deal.
The report adds the Premier League outfit have yet to begin talks with Willian Estevāo’s parent club, Palmeira, but are set to do so to wrap up the deal.
Estevāo reportedly has a €55m release clause on his contract with Palmeiras. And Chelsea.are ready to offer an initial proposal of €32m plus an add-on of €25m
This will exceed Estevāo’s release clause of €55m but it the structure of payment has to be agreed upon by Palmeiras before a deal could be struck for the player.
Estevāo will be another big addition to the Blues simmering with young talents.
He plays as a winger for Palmeiras in the Brazilian elite division and has been regarded as one is the most promising young talents.
The 17-year-old began his career in 2017 playing for Cruzeiro Youth before joining Palmeiras Academy four years later in 2021.
He made his first professional and senior career appearance for Palmeiras in 2023, his breakout year into first-team football.
He has recorded 13 League appearances for the club, scoring 2 goals. On the international scene, Willian Estevāo has made 5 appearances for Brazil U-17, scoring three goals.
He has been tipped to rise to the summit of his game at the club and international level with his immense talent.
