Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Palmeiras for the transfer of Willian Estevao, and are prepared to get the deal over the line soon. The youngster is set to become one of the most expensive talents to be brought in from the Brasileirão.
The West Londoners will pay a fee worth €40 million up-front with €20 million in easy add-ons alongside that amount. A sum worth €5 million has been discussed in the form of difficult-to-achieve add-ons, and will take the final package up to €65 million for the forward.
Chelsea and Palmeiras to finalise Willian Estevao deal soon
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◉ €40m fixed fee.
◉ €20m easy add-ons.
◉ €5m difficult extra add-ons.
◉ Contract to be signed until June 2032.
◉ Initial medical tests already completed.
He's joining #CFC from Palmeiras in 2025, straight to first team. pic.twitter.com/1Z7vuzA2Xw
Unlike other Brazilian youngsters like Angelo or Andrey Santos, Chelsea are not planning a loan spell for Estevao. They see him as a top player, who is capable of breaking into the Premier League right away.
The club has discussed a contract till 2032 with Willian Estevao, and have plans to integrate him into the first team when he makes the switch in 2025.
The Blues have been very active in recruiting talented youngsters from across the globe, and have been relentless in their pursuit of Estevao after missing out on Endrick. And as things stand, they have fended off competition from Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United to get their man.
And it now remains to be seen whether the young right winger can surpass his namesake, who remains a revered figure amongst the Chelsea faithful for his spell in the 2010s.
