Palmeiras winger Estevao Willian has admitted he’s “actually joyful” to know Chelsea officers are watching him play, with the Blues nonetheless in talks over a blockbuster deal.
Chelsea have struck an settlement over private phrases with the 17-year-old, identified extra generally by the ‘Messinho’ nickname he doesn’t like, and are chasing a deal value near £60m with Palmeiras.
Blues officers had been within the stands on Wednesday to look at Estevao in motion in opposition to Independiente del Valle and fellow 17-year-old Kendry Paez, who will make his personal transfer to Stamford Bridge subsequent summer season.
Requested about his emotions in the direction of Chelsea’s curiosity after the sport, Estevao advised ESPN: “Man, I am actually joyful. I feel they’re watching due to what I am doing with Palmeiras.
“Right this moment, my thoughts is 100% Palmeiras, and I am attempting to assist Palmeiras as a lot as attainable on the pitch. [Chelsea’s interest] is a consequence of that. God keen, he is blessing me.”
Estevao’s Palmeiras contract features a launch clause of £47m, which might should be paid instantly, however Chelsea are negotiating a deal which might see them pay a better price on extra beneficial cost phrases.
Experiences recommend Chelsea will look to pay an preliminary £27m, with an extra £21m in add-ons, in addition to protecting taxes which might take the price of any deal up in the direction of the £60m mark.
Bayern Munich had been not too long ago touted as potential rivals to Chelsea’s pursuit of Estevao however the German facet should not anticipated to chase such a deal.
Barcelona are identified admirers of Estevao, who has overtly named the Catalan outfit as his dream switch, however their well-known monetary points will forestall them from providing any competitors within the race for {the teenager}’s signature.
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