Neymar recently sent a message of support to Chelsea’s 17-year-old rising star, Estevão Willian, after the young talent broke a long-standing record that Neymar had held for 15 years in Brazil’s top football league, Serie A.
Chelsea secured the signing of Estevão from Palmeiras back in June, though he will officially join the club in July 2025 after he turns 18.
In the meantime, Estevão has been making a name for himself with impressive performances in South America ahead of his highly anticipated move to England.
Neymar, as a fellow Brazilian and football icon, took the opportunity to praise Estevão for his achievements.
The young player recently made headlines by setting a new record for the most goal contributions by a player under the age of 18 in a single season in Brazil’s Serie A.
Estevão achieved an incredible 18 goal contributions, surpassing Neymar’s previous record of 16, which he set back in 2009 during his time at Santos.
Neymar, who has always been supportive of up-and-coming talent from Brazil, took to Instagram to congratulate Estevão on his milestone.
In his message, Neymar encouraged the young star to continue excelling on the field, telling him to keep shining and to “fly,” a nod to Estevão’s potential to reach great heights in his career.
Estevão also revealed that shortly after signing with Chelsea, he received a message from current Chelsea player Cole Palmer.
Palmer welcomed the youngster to the club by calling him a “star,” and Estevão responded by returning the compliment, calling Palmer a star as well.
The two players expressed their mutual excitement about teaming up at Chelsea in the future, with both looking forward to achieving great things together at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea reportedly invested a substantial amount in signing Estevão, with reports suggesting they paid €34 million (£28.5 million) to secure his transfer from Palmeiras.
The deal also includes potential additional payments based on his future performance, signaling Chelsea’s belief in his long-term potential.
Estevão’s impressive form has not only earned him attention in domestic football but has also led to his debut with the Brazilian national team, further solidifying his status as one of the brightest young talents in world football.
As Estevão continues to develop, his transition to European football is highly anticipated, and he appears well on his way to a promising career.
With Neymar’s endorsement and the support of his future Chelsea teammates like Palmer, Estevão’s journey in football looks set for success.
Fans of Chelsea and Brazilian football alike are eager to see how this young talent will progress, both in South America and once he finally makes the move to the Premier League in 2025.
