Estevao has officially joined Chelsea, and his first interview made it clear how important this move is to him. The 18-year-old Brazilian winger, who used to play for Palmeiras, stated that Eden Hazard was the Chelsea player he admired at Stamford Bridge.
“Eden Hazard is the one that I watched the most at Chelsea. He’s ace.”
Estevao has moved to Stamford Bridge for £45 million. He is now a member of a club with a long history of Brazilian players like Ramires, Oscar, David Luiz, Willian, and, more recently, Thiago Silva. These legends have left a lasting mark on West London, and Estevao hopes to follow in their footsteps:
“It’s a pleasure to be here where so many Brazilians made history. I hope to follow those who wrote a beautiful story here at Chelsea just like they did.”
Estevao doesn’t know any of his new teammates well, but he did have a big conversation with Thiago Silva after their game in the 2024 Club World Cup:
“After I had signed for Chelsea and in the final game of 2024, I played against Thiago Silva. He came and talked to me. He said I was going to love the club, which has an incredible structure and is an incredible club. And now [I am here], I can see how amazing this club is.”
Estevao Opens Up About Chelsea Dreams
The winger, who is known for his skill and calmness on the ball, scored against Chelsea in that tournament. He ended the season with 12 goals and five assists. He has big plans:
“[My long-term goals at Chelsea are] I want to win all the titles possible: the Premier League and the Champions League as well. And personally, to be the best in the world and keep working hard so that these dreams come true.”
Estevao is a key part of Enzo Maresca’s youth-driven Chelsea rebuild, along with other young stars like Joao Pedro and Liam Delap. He comes to Cobham with a lot of raw talent and the dream of becoming the next big star at Stamford Bridge.