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 advised ESPN was price an preliminary €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 about to hitch the Premier League facet in July after the Membership World Cup.
“It means the whole lot. It is a dream come true for me,” Estêvão advised ESPN Brasil about his switch to Chelsea.
“I’ve at all times dreamed of taking part in in Europe alongside one of the best. Taking part in in vital 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 unbelievable alternative to play for one of many largest golf equipment on the planet. And I hope to get there and adapt as shortly as potential. I wish to play. It is the factor I really like doing most, what I take pleasure in 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 taking part in 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 can be with my household, who’re the pillar of my life. Will probably be an vital step for me and my household. I hope it is going to be the very best approach. 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 workforce. We’ve very excessive expectations,” he stated.
“We all know the power and character of our workforce, however we additionally know what we’re going to face, with monumental challenges. My thoughts could be very calm.
“I’m very wanting to characterize Palmeiras on this competitors, which is so massive for the entire world. Will probably be an unbelievable alternative to indicate my potential in these final moments at Palmeiras.”
Estêvão has additionally made 5 senior appearances for Brazil, the final of which got here below new head coach Carlo Ancelotti.
When requested about what it is like taking part in below the previous Actual Madrid boss, he stated: “Plenty of pleasure. It is one factor to see him on TV, with the whole lot he is gained, competing for the whole lot, and one other factor is to be working with him.
“He is an enormous reference not solely right here, however everywhere in the world. Receiving this affection … This time with him is educating me rather a lot. I am making an attempt to take pleasure in 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 workforce participant, at all times with us and speaking to us. It is very particular.”
Data from ESPN’s James Olley contributed to this report.
