Brazilian wonderkid Estevao says he has been speaking with Cole Palmer, Reece James and Thiago Silva ahead of his move to Chelsea next summer. Estevao, 17, has established himself as one of the most promising teenagers in world football since breaking into Palmeiras’ first-team last year.

Estêvão Willian has revealed what former Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has told him about the club ahead of his summer switch to Stamford Bridge next year.

Palmeiras teenage winger Estêvão Willian was named Breakthrough Player and Best Striker in Brazil's top flight.

While the starlet has insisted that he does not have a preference, Estevao acknowledges that he would be open to continuing to wear the same number at Chelsea. He said: "I don't have (a preference), but I really like 41. If I have 41 that would be cool too." No-one player in Chelsea's squad currently occupies that number.

Estêvão Willian has revealed what shirt number he would like to take when his finalises his transfer to Chelsea.

Estêvão Willian has revealed what former Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has told him about the club ahead of his summer switch to Stamford Bridge next year. The 17-year-old will join from Palmeiras once he turns 18 after a deal worth an initial £29m plus performance-related add-ons was agreed between the clubs.

Pending new Chelsea player has just opened up on what former Blues star Thiago Silva has recently just told him about the club.Estevao will be joining Chelsea in the summer of 2025 when he turns of