“I’m very anxious” – Estevao Willian opens up on upcoming Chelsea transfer | OneFootball

Brazilian wonderkid Estevao Willian has revealed he’s “very anxious” to join Chelsea this summer.

The Blues agreed a deal with Palmeiras last summer for the 17-year-old which could potentially be worth up to £51.4m.

Estevao, who turns 18 in April is regarded as the biggest talent in South America and has already broken records set by Neymar in the Brazilian league.

Estevao “anxious” to join Chelsea

The teenager will link up with his new team-mates after the Club World Cup and the expectation is he will go into the first team squad to compete for minutes.

Estevao is already a full Brazil international and was called up for the World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina, but didn’t feature in either game.

Chelsea are said to view Estevao as a generational talent, and the attacker has revealed he’s “very anxious” to join the club this summer.

Estevao will join Chelsea after the Club World Cup. (Photo by Heuler Andrey/Getty Images)

“All the time, I’m very anxious to go,” he told the Denilson show.

He also revealed how he’s getting tips from Savinho and Murillo about what life is like in the Premier League.

“And they come and talk to me, give me tips,” he added.

“Murillo [Nottingham Forest], Savinho [Manchester City]. I ask them how this is, how that is. These things are important for getting there to have less difficulty in adapting.”

Estevao’s agent revealed earlier this month a big factor behind his decision to join Chelsea was the opportunity to play as a number ten.

He already has four caps for the national side since making his debut in September, whilst he’s scored five goals in 13 appearances for Palmeiras this season.

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Estevao isn’t the only exciting South American arriving at Chelsea this summer with Kendry Paez also joining the club, whilst Andrey Santos will return from his successful loan spell at Santos.

It’s important Chelsea provide Estevao with the right environment for him to thrive in and don’t put too much pressure on him, but they do potentially have a future superstar on their hands.