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Teen star reveals which Chelsea shirt would be ‘cool’


Chelsea signing Estevao Willian has admitted there is no preference for the shirt number he will get at Stamford Bridge, but there is one the youngster thinks “would be great”.

Estevao will make the move from Brazil to London next summer after his 18th birthday in April, with FIFA rules on international transfers not allowing him to play for the Blues before then.

Chelsea agreed to pay Palmeiras, who not long ago sold Endrick to Real Madrid for big money, an initial £29m which could rise to over £50m with add-ons.

It’s a big show of faith in a 17-year-old, but Europe’s biggest clubs are increasingly looking to unearth the next big thing in South America rather than paying big money for established stars closer to home. Estevao certainly has the potential, having already broken a 15-year-old record previously held by Neymar for goal involvement in Brazil’s top flight for players aged 17 and under.

Estevao has made a name for himself with Palmeiras, the club where a teenage Gabriel Jesus caught the eye of Manchester City almost a decade ago, wearing the number 41 on his back.

Estevao Willia

Estevao will turn 18 in April / NELSON ALMEIDA/GettyImages

“I don’t have (a preference) but I really like 41. If I have 41 (at Chelsea) that would be great too,” he said. EPSNon the topic of choosing your shirt.

The shirt is currently free at Chelseahaving been used by the likes of Dominic Solanke and Ola Aina before becoming first-team regulars elsewhere.

In terms of position on the pitch, Estevao has spent this season operating on the right wing. But he insists this is not the role he has grown up in or sees his future in.

“I’ve always been a number ten and I went to the wing for one-on-ones,” he said.

“Of course I respect (Palmeiras coach) Abel Ferreira, I know I liked being on the wing more, but who knows, in the future I will play where I feel most comfortable, which is inside.”

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