Chelsea are actively scouting Estevao Willian, hoping to add the Brazilian wonderkid to their squad in the future. The Blues have remained in the transfer race despite facing competition from several elite sides across Europe, including Barcelona.<\/p>\n
Estevao\u2019s rise to prominence started when he surpassed<\/a> Neymar and Rodrygo to become the youngest-ever Brazilian footballer to land a sponsorship deal with Nike. At the age of ten, he earned the nickname \u201cMessinho<\/a>\u201d or \u201clittle Messi\u201d for his exceptional dribbling skills, attracting interest from several top academies across Brazil.<\/p>\n Read More<\/strong>: Chelsea Eyeing Summer Move For Ligue 1 Sensation Despite Manchester United Links<\/a><\/p>\n Estevao joined Palmeiras in 2021, quickly developing into one of Brazil\u2019s most promising young forwards. Last season, he made five senior appearances for the club, getting his first taste of silverware as they won the Brazilian Serie A.<\/p>\n Joao Paulo Sampaio, the head of Palmeiras youth setup, has said<\/a> of the 16-year-old: \u201cOne thing these kinds of players have is a strong personality, a big ego to say: \u2018I am, I can and I will\u2019.<\/p>\n \u201cFor these out-of-this-world talents, things come easy. It\u2019s difficult for your average player, who make up the vast majority.\u201d<\/p>\n Watch<\/strong>: Who Wins The Premier League?<\/p>\n