Estevao Willian’s performance for Chelsea in the Champions League against Barcelona only added more excitement to Blues fans about the direction the club is going in.
Estevao outperformed Lamine Yamal at Stamford Bridge, leaving many thinking the club had a serious contender for future Ballon d’Or awards on their hands.
Chelsea want to add more elite talents to their ranks, and have already secured the signature of Geovany Quenda ahead of next season.
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The youngster came back onto the radar of Chelsea fans with a magnificent assist for Sporting at the weekend, and he was on target again in the Champions League against Club Brugge.
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Quenda also registered an assist for his side in their 3-0 win, leaving Portuguese media outlet A Bola very impressed with what they had seen.
They said: “A goal, the first for the Lions, and an assist for the third for Trincão earn him a high mark. During the match he showed that he is growing tactically, showing himself attentive to the compensations on the left flank.”
The comments are far more positive than after his last outing in Europe, where Quenda’s defensive work was slammed as they drew with Juventus.
He is seen as one of the most talented young players in world football, and will only be adding to the immense quality throughout the Chelsea squad next season.
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Quenda’s value compared to Estevao
Estevao is the second-most valuable young player in world football, however Quenda is not far behind him.
Quenda is more valuable than Endrick, who the Blues have been linked with signing after his poor form at Real Madrid.
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There are no plans for the Portuguese winger to leave on loan upon his arrival, meaning he will instantly be in the plans of Enzo Maresca.
Competition in the wide areas is extremely strong right now. Pedro Neto is enjoying a purple patch, whilst Alejandro Garnacho is also finding his feet at Stamford Bridge.