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Ifeanyi Ufomadu 19:34 - 22 June 2024

Chelsea have announced the signing of Brazilian teenage sensation Willian Estevao from Brazilian side Palmeiras.

Willian Estevao, nicknamed ‘Messinho’, for his style of play and dribbling ability, will join up with the Stamford Bridge club once he has turned 18 next summer, with the Blues paying €34m upfront.

The Blues have reacted swiftly to being snubbed by Crystal Palace star Michael Olise, who picked a move to Bayern Munich over Chelsea.

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“Chelsea Football Club has agreed a deal to sign teenage forward Estevao Willian from Palmeiras, with the Brazilian to officially join Chelsea next summer,” the Blues published on their official website.

Chelsea Football Club has agreed a deal to sign teenage forward Estevao Willian from Palmeiras, with the Brazilian to officially join Chelsea next summer. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/SHLVRaD4gi
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June 22, 2024

🚨🔵 EXCL: Chelsea have signed all documents for Willian Estevão, deal sealed!

Final conditions ⤵️

◉ €34m fixed fee.
◉ €6m add-ons based on apps with Palmeiras.
◉ €17m add-ons based on being multiseason starter at #CFC.
◉ €4m difficult add-ons.

Contract until 2033 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/X9Z3nFTrp7
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 22, 2024

The 17-year-old Brazilian attacker, who has become the most expensive teenager in south American history, is due to move to London in the summer of 2025.

Chelsea have also agreed to sign Aston Villa’s 18-year-old forward Omari Kellyman for £19m. Kellyman is rated as a top prospect at Villa Park and is set to undergo a medical before signing a six-year deal.