Rodrygo has vowed to pass on his experience to Estevao after the future Chelsea striker made his debut in Brazil.
The 17-year-old came off the bench during the Selecao’s 1-0 win against Ecuador in FIFA World Cup qualifying earlier this week.
I was has agreed to join Chelsea from Palmeiras in the summer of 2025 for a fee that could reach £51m, and his rise to stardom has continued with this milestone for his country.
Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, although still only 23, is considered one of the club’s most senior players brazil currently installed.
talking with launchRodrygo revealed that he will do his best to help the country’s youngest players settle into their new surroundings.
“Regardless of age, I know I’m very young, I’m only 23, but I end up being the most experienced of the group,” he said.
“You see Estevao at 17, (Luiz) Henrique at 18. So they’re very young guys, so even though I’m young I can pass on some of that experience to them.
“And there are also older players who pass on some of that experience to me. So I think ultimately it’s what the teacher said, about sharing responsibilities. Everyone knows their role, everyone has to take responsibility. And so, I think when we really get it, everyone is doing well, everyone is taking responsibility, we will achieve great things.”
Estevao is naturally a winger, but his agent has confirmed that Chelsea plan to use him as an attacking midfielder when it arrives at Stamford Bridge in time for the 2025/26 season.
