Estêvão has stated his transfer to Chelsea is “a dream come true,” whereas including that he hopes to finish his time at Palmeiras on a excessive on the Membership World Cup this summer time.
Chelsea signed the extremely rated teenager in July 2024 in deal that sources instructed ESPN was worth an initial €34 million ($37m) with performance-related add-ons doubtlessly taking the overall to a determine within the area of €67m. The 18-year-old spent this season in Brazil and is ready to hitch the Premier League aspect in July after the Membership World Cup.
“It means every thing. It is a dream come true for me,” Estêvão instructed ESPN Brasil about his switch to Chelsea.
“I’ve at all times dreamed of enjoying in Europe alongside the very best. Enjoying in essential competitions, such because the Champions League and the Premier League. It is a dream come true. Will probably be crucial for my life.
“It is a dream of mine and my household’s. Will probably be an unimaginable alternative to play for one of many largest golf equipment on the planet. And I hope to get there and adapt as rapidly as potential. I wish to play. It is the factor I really like doing most, what I get pleasure from most.”
The Brazilian prodigy confirmed he’s taking English classes forward of the transfer and that he has spoken with midfielder Moisés Caicedo about what to anticipate from his time enjoying for the west London membership.
Requested what he’s anticipating from his time in England, Estêvão stated: “Insanity. Will probably be my first time. And I’ll keep. A movie performs in my head, from the place I got here from to the place I am going.
“After all, I do know I’ll have difficulties, however I will likely be with my household, who’re the pillar of my life. Will probably be an essential step for me and my household. I hope will probably be the absolute best method. London, Chelsea … it could not be higher.”
Estêvão, who has drawn comparisons to Lamine Yamal, has racked up greater than 70 appearances for Palmeiras and was named breakthrough participant and greatest striker in Brazil’s high flight final season. The Membership World Cup will mark the top of his time on the Brazilian membership.
“I simply hope it goes in addition to potential. We’re conscious of the difficulties of the [Club] World Cup. However we additionally know the price of our group. We’ve very excessive expectations,” he stated.
“We all know the power and character of our group, however we additionally know what we’re going to face, with huge challenges. My thoughts could be very calm.
“I’m very wanting to symbolize Palmeiras on this competitors, which is so large for the entire world. Will probably be an unimaginable alternative to point out my potential in these final moments at Palmeiras.”
Estêvão has additionally made 5 senior appearances for Brazil, the final of which got here beneath new head coach Carlo Ancelotti.
When requested about what it is like enjoying beneath the previous Real Madrid boss, he stated: “Quite a lot of pleasure. It is one factor to see him on TV, with every thing he is gained, competing for every thing, and one other factor is to be working with him.
“He is an enormous reference not solely right here, however all around the world. Receiving this affection … This time with him is educating me so much. I am making an attempt to get pleasure from it and get essentially the most out of it to enhance myself, to enhance my soccer and evolve an increasing number of.
“This reference to him could be very particular. He is a really direct and easy man. He is additionally a group participant, at all times with us and speaking to us. It’s totally particular.”
Data from ESPN’s James Olley contributed to this report.