Chelsea secure Brazilian Estevao Willian from Palmeiras

Brazilian winger Estevao Willian will join Chelsea from Palmeiras in 2025, the Premier League club announced on Saturday.

Chelsea did not specify the amount they will pay for the 17-year-old, with British media saying that the Brazilian Serie A club will receive an initial fee of 29 million pounds ($37 million) plus performance-related add-ons.

Estevao, nicknamed "Messinho" by fans, has made 10 appearances in the Brazilian Serie A for Palmeiras, contributing two goals and two assists.

Estevao has also played five matches for Brazil's Under-17 team, scoring three goals.

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