Enzo Maresca has a top prospect to integrate into his side next season (Image: Getty)
reportedly believe that they have a ‘generational talent’ on their books in the shape of Estevao Willian. The Blues signed the versatile forward from Palmeiras over the summer for an initial fee of £29million, which could rise to over £50m in add-ons.
Estevao was loaned back to Palmeiras as part of the agreement, and the playmaker has continued to develop at a rate of knots in his homeland. He has made 57 appearances in all competitions, scoring 20 goals and registering 10 assists.
Expectations are high for the Brazilian prodigy upon his arrival at Stamford Bridge, with the forward creating moments of magic on a weekly basis to excite supporters. However, it is not just the Blues faithful who have high hopes for 17-year-old.
According to , believe that Estevao is a ‘generational talent’ who will be integrated into ’s first team in the 2025/26 campaign.
Despite the forward’s lack of European experience, the Blues are willing to put their faith in Estevao and believe that he is already ready to make an impact on the Premier League stage.
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Estevao Willian has been in sensational form with Palmeiras (Image: Getty)
It remains to be seen how Maresca looks to integrate Estevao into his plans, with expected to be busy in the summer transfer window once again. The teen has long-term aspirations of playing as a No. 10 for the Blues – a role that has made his own since joining the club from .
Both Palmer and Estevao are capable of playing out on the right wing, and Maresca may be forced to frustrate one of the duo by playing them out wide to ensure that both of his creative youngsters fit into the same starting XI.
have several stars capable of playing out wide in their squad, but the majority are struggling to pull up trees at the club and the cut-throat nature of under Todd Boehly and co would suggest that they could be placed in the shop window sooner rather than later.
Christopher Nkunku was linked with a move away from over the summer, with Noni Madueke also still looking an incredibly raw prospect despite joining the club in 2023. It remains to be seen whether Jadon Sancho has a long-term future with the Blues, with the winger set to join the club permanently this summer from after joining on January on a loan-to-buy deal.