🔥 Chelsea’s Future Star Estevão Willian Compared to Lamine Yamal – Willian Predicts Premier League Stardom
LONDON, ENGLAND – Hype is building fast around Chelsea’s next Brazilian wonderkid, and now club legend Willian has added fuel to the fire. Speaking to ESPN Brasil, the former Blues winger compared Estevão Willian—set to join Chelsea in 2025—to Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, sparking excitement across the Stamford Bridge fanbase.
🧨 Who Is Estevão Willian?
The 18-year-old Palmeiras winger, often nicknamed “Messinho” in Brazil, is already a standout talent in South American football. Signed by Chelsea in a deal worth £29 million—potentially rising to £57 million with performance bonuses—Estevão will officially join the Blues after the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Despite his young age, Estevão has already earned five senior caps for Brazil and is widely tipped to become one of the Premier League’s brightest stars.
💬 Willian: “Estevão Has Lamine Yamal-Level Potential”
In a glowing endorsement, former Chelsea star Willian—a two-time Premier League winner—likened Estevão’s playing style and potential to that of Lamine Yamal, the 16-year-old Barcelona prodigy lighting up European football.
“Without a doubt, he has a lot of potential, a lot of quality,” said Willian. “His style is very similar to Lamine Yamal—very technical, fast, and mature for his age.”
Willian added that he believes Estevão has the ability to win titles, score goals, and become a key figure for Chelsea in the years to come.
⚠️ Willian's Advice: Adapting to Premier League Won’t Be Easy
While optimistic, Willian offered a word of caution for the incoming star.
“Football in England is very different,” he warned. “Estevão must dedicate himself fully. He’ll need time and support from the club, but he has the right mindset.”
The veteran midfielder, who made over 300 appearances for Chelsea and won the FA Cup and Europa League, emphasized the need for physical preparation and tactical adaptation to thrive in the Premier League.
🇧🇷 Estevão Could Face Chelsea at Club World Cup 2025
Before officially joining Chelsea, Estevão may face his future club at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the United States. Both Chelsea and Palmeiras are competing in the tournament, with a potential quarter-final clash on the cards.
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Chelsea are in Group D with LAFC, Flamengo, and ES Tunis.
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Palmeiras are in Group A alongside Porto, Inter Miami, and Al Ahly.
Palmeiras began their campaign with a 0-0 draw against Porto, with Estevão starting the match. A potential head-to-head against Chelsea could offer fans an early glimpse of the Blues’ future star before he arrives at Stamford Bridge.