Estevao says he wants to ‘make history’ at Chelsea and become the club’s most successful Brazilian of all time when he officially makes the move to Stamford Bridge in the summer transfer window.
Estevao made just 22 senior appearances for Palmeiras before Chelsea made the decision to swoop in and bring him to the Premier League, although he will not be arriving until next season.
The CHELSEA announcement came after reports about a transfer potentially worth as much as £52m with the Brazilian club being struck. Estevao is has reportedly signed a nine-year contract until 2033 with the club.
Estevao – who will join up with the Blues next summer – has enjoyed a meteoric rise to prominence since making his first-team debut for Palmeiras last December, racking up 14 goals in 42 appearances for his boyhood team.
And although he has not even made the move to Chelsea yet, Willian has opened up and revealed that he has big dreams to overhaul David Luiz as the most successful Brazilian for the Blues
David Luiz helped the club win the Premier League, the Champions League, two Europa Leagues and two FA Cups – he said: ‘I want to make history and be the most successful Brazilian in the club’s history.
‘I want to win titles and show my full potential, show everything I can do.’
‘Playing for the Brazilian national team is an extra level. It’s the shirt of the greatest world champion. It was a dream come true,’ Estevao told Transfermarkt ahead of Brazil’s double-header.
‘When I was a child, I always said that one day I would be there and I managed to make that dream come true. I was very happy and I hope to wear the national team shirt more often.
‘I was a little nervous, but I was very happy to have my first opportunity.
‘Playing for Brazil is not a burden for me, you know? It is a reason for joy to be wearing the Brazilian shirt and I was happy.
‘I am happy when I am on the field. There is some nervousness, yes, because it is Brazil and because of the people who have already worn this shirt. But I was calm. The group was very relaxed, they all welcomed me well.’
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