All about teenager Estêvão Willian aka Little Messi who secured a whooping deal with Chelsea

Estêvão Willian, a rising star from Franca, Brazil, is set to make a high-profile move to Chelsea next season in a remarkable deal. The 17-year-old teenager who began his youth career at Cruzeiro's academy in 2017 is set to don the Chelsea Jersey in 2025.

Notably, at just 10 years old, he became the youngest Brazilian player to sign a professional contract with Nike. He surpassed Real Madrid’s Rodrygo in this feat. In May 2021, Willian joined Palmeiras' youth academy, where he quickly made his mark.

His impressive performances helped the Palmeiras youth teams clinch multiple titles, including the Campeonato Paulista Sub-15 and Sub-17, Copa do Brasil Sub-17, and Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-17. Meanwhile, in October 2023 Willian achieved a historic feat as he scored a hat-trick in the Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-17 final. His performance helped Palmeiras to a 3–0 victory against São Paulo and secured their second consecutive title.

Notably, Willian made his professional debut for Palmeiras on December 7, 2023, at the tender age of just 16 years and 8 months old. He became the club's fourth youngest player ever. Willian continued to excel in 2024, scoring his first goal for Palmeiras in a Copa Libertadores match against Liverpool, joining the ranks of players under 17 to achieve such a feat.

Details of Estêvão Willian’s remarkable Chelsea deal?

Chelsea secured Estêvão Willian's transfer for a €40 million fixed fee, with additional add-ons potentially raising the total to €65 million. He has signed a contract until June 2032 and will join Chelsea’s first team in the 2025/26 season, bypassing any loan or academy plans.

Notably, Willian has represented Brazil's U17 team too, showcasing his talents on the global stage. Known for his electrifying dribbling and pace, he draws comparisons to his idol Lionel Messi and even earned the nickname 'Messinho.'

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This significant acquisition highlights Chelsea's commitment to integrating young talent directly into their senior squad. Willian's dynamic style of play and footballing intelligence make him a promising addition to the Premier League.