Coming live from Fabrizio Romano, 🚨OFFICIAL: Chelsea announce €61m signing of Willian Estevao. Chelsea have announced the signing of Willian Estevao for an estimated transfer fee of €61 million from Brazilian side Palmeiras. Chelsea have signed all documents for Willian Estevão, deal sealed! Final conditions ⤵️ ◉ €34m fixed fee. ◉ €6m add-ons based on apps with Palmeiras. ◉ €17m add-ons based on being multiseason starter at #CFC. ◉ €4m difficult add-ons. Contract until 2033 🇧🇷 Chelsea get second deal done💯💯💯 This Deal has gotten the fans celebrating. This youngster with his magic will turn the lights up in Stamford bridge.
Chelsea have announced the acquisition of Willian Estevao from Palmeiras for a reported transfer fee of €61 million. Estevao, who is nicknamed ‘Messinho,’ will join Chelsea once he turns 18 next summer, with the club paying €34 million upfront.
The details of the 17-year-old’s contract with Chelsea are not fully disclosed, but it is reported that he will sign a nine-year deal, extending until 2033. Chelsea confirmed the transfer on their official website, stating, “Chelsea Football Club has agreed a deal to sign teenage forward Estevao Willian from Palmeiras, with the Brazilian to officially join Chelsea next summer.”
According to Fabrizio Romano, the deal’s total value will be €61 million, surpassing Estevao’s release clause. Romano explained that the structure of the transfer heavily depends on bonus payments. This strategy ensures Chelsea are not immediately financially burdened and will pay the full amount only if Estevao meets his potential. The upfront payment is €34 million, with an additional €6 million based on his appearances for Palmeiras. Another €17 million is contingent on him becoming a “multi-season starter” at Chelsea, with €4 million in challenging add-ons, including a specific Ballon d’Or bonus.
Willian Estevao is the latest young talent to join Chelsea, aligning with the club’s recent focus on securing top young Brazilian players. He will join Andrey Santos, Deivid Washington, and Angelo Gabriel at the club. Additionally, Chelsea is negotiating a deal to sign Aston Villa youngster Omari Kellyman, with the transfer expected to exceed €20 million, continuing their strategy of recruiting promising young players.
