Teenager's decision to join Chelsea questioned in his home country

Lina Portman5 days ago

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The teenager's decision to join Chelsea has been questioned in his home country

Estevao Willian's decision to join Chelsea has been questioned in Brazil due to the “confusing situation” at the club, according to reports.

Chelsea officially announced the signing of the 17-year-old on Saturday, with the teenager putting pen to paper on a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge, with the winger expected to join after the Club World Cup in 2025.

The Blues have increasingly tapped into the South American market under Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, with Estevao now the fifth signing from the continent after Andrey Santos, Kendry Paez, Angelo Gabriel and Deivid Washington.

Estevao's decision to join Chelsea questioned in Brazil

The teenager, who is predominantly a right winger but can also operate as a number ten, is considered one of South America's most exciting talents.

There is much excitement surrounding his arrival and Brazilian legend Neymar believes Estevao will become a genius, while Branco, a former World Cup winner with Brazil and now the country's youth football coordinator, believes the teenager is the best Brazilian-born player since Neymar.

Estevao will join Chelsea after the Club World Cup in 2025.

Chelsea could end up paying £51.4million for Estevao, which would make him the most expensive South American teenager of all time, but his decision to join the Blues has been questioned in his home country.

BBC Sport reports that the decision has been questioned due to the “confused situation” surrounding the club and its recent record with Brazilian youngsters Santos, Washington and Angelo.

However, the report adds that Estevao's staff have no concerns about the move as they believe he will have a chance of breaking into the first team at Stamford Bridge quicker than anywhere else.