Chelsea are currently putting together one of the most talented young squads that the Premier League has ever seen.
Jorrel Hato is the latest Chelsea addition available to Enzo Maresca next season, who will be aiming to prove that his side can compete for the Premier League title.
In terms of young players this summer, Chelsea have also signed Estevao Willian, Jamie Gittens, Dario Essugo and Kendry Paez – just to name a few.
And whilst fans at Stamford Bridge will need to be patient before seeing the best of the names listed above, there’s still reason to be excited in west London.
That being said, after agreeing a deal to sign Estevao from Palmeiras last year, the Brazilian is perhaps the talent who Chelsea supporters are excited to see most.
Enzo Maresca says Estevao Willian is just like Cole Palmer already
Chelsea announced Estevao’s official arrival earlier this week, an 18-year-old who actually scored against his new side at the Club World Cup.
At his press conference on Thursday, Maresca was asked about Estevao and his arrival at the club.
And whilst the Italian manager will be keen to avoid putting too much pressure on the youngster as he begins his time in west London, he did admit that there are already similarities between him and Cole Palmer.
Speaking about Estevao, Maresca simply said: “He can play everywhere, he is so good. For me he is like Cole.”
New Signing Estevao Willian arrives at Chelsea FC
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And those who watched Palmer in the United States over the summer will know that’s a pretty big compliment.
23-year-old Palmer scored three goals in six games at the Club World Cup, and he proved once again that he’s one of England’s brightest talents.
Estevao and Cole Palmer can play in the same Chelsea team
Although Palmer has often played as a right winger for Chelsea, the former Manchester City player is still best as a number 10 in the eyes of most.
And in order to play Palmer and Estevao in the same team, Palmer will perhaps need to stick to a central role next season.
Position Games Goals Assists
Right wing 57 22 11
Attacking midfield 9 2 2
Striker 3 2 1
Left wing 2 0 0
Estevao’s appearances by position so far in his career (source: Transfermarkt)
So far in his career, Estevao has played predominantly as a right winger, suggesting that Maresca can accommodate both in the same starting eleven.
Estevao will need time to adapt, but his goal against Chelsea in the US demonstrated just how dangerous the youngster can be on the right.
TBR Football recently revealed that Estevao would like to play centrally at Chelsea, but it won’t be easy to earn chances in a role often frequented by Palmer and Enzo Fernandez.