First picture of Estevao Willian at Chelsea emerges as fans wait patiently for wonderkid's debut
One of the more intriguing signings ever made by Chelsea is waiting in the wings to make his debut for the club, and has now been spotted around the club less than two weeks before the new campaign gets underway.
Estevao Willian is set to remain at Chelsea for the upcoming season despite being just 18, with there no intention of him joining the likes of Kendry Paez and Mike Penders on loan.
The winger’s record-breaking season in front of goal in Brazil has left Chelsea believing they have signed a ‘generational talent’, and the recent Club World Cup gave them a first-person look at his talents.
Estevao scored a wonder goal against the Blues in the quarter-finals of the competition, and swapped shirts with Cole Palmer after their elimination.
Chelsea players returned to training on Monday, enjoying less than a month of a break after their dominant win against PSG in the final.
Estevao Willian spotted at Chelsea for the first time
While Wesley Fofana was pictured in training after his long period on the treatment table, Estevao was not seen in action at Cobham.
However, the Brazil international could be seen on the Instagram story of Isaac McGillvary, a 14-year-old who is set to join Chelsea from Manchester City this summer.
Estevao is wearing a Chelsea tracksuit in the picture, despite the fact that there is so far no announcement that he has officially joined the club.
The Blues confirmed more than a year ago that the attacker was set to join the club, stating at the time that it would be official at some point during the summer.
Chelsea’s plans for Estevao
Despite the fact that he is going to be amongst the first team squad this season, supporters should not expect the wonderkid to become an instant starter at Stamford Bridge.
Estevao is expected to be eased into action at Chelsea, with him facing heavy competition for a place in the attack.
The right-wing role he is expected to play in is also where Pedro Neto will be hoping to start in, especially after the departure of Noni Madueke.
He may also face competition from Palmer in that position more often after his excellent performance in the role during the Club World Cup final.
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