Fabrizio Romano confirms Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement for the highly-rated Brazilian
Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement to sign highly regarded Brazilian striker Estevao Willian from Palmeiras.
The 17-year-old, regarded as one of the most promising young talents in world football, is set to join Stamford Bridge as part of the club’s long-term strategy under new management.
Renowned broadcast journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news on social media, reporting that the two clubs have agreed a deal worth €40 million plus €25 million in add-ons.
Romano also noted that personal terms with Willian were agreed a week ago, and all that remains is for the Palmeiras president to officially sign the deal.
However, the young striker will not join Chelsea until he turns 18 next year.
Romano shared on X:
“Chelsea have verbally agreed a deal to sign 17-year-old Brazilian Estevao Willian from Palmeiras. The deal is worth €40m plus €25m in add-ons. The personal terms have already been agreed, now we are waiting for the president of Palmeiras to sign.”
?? Chelsea reach a verbal agreement to sign Brazilian superstar Willian Estevão, here we go!
Palmeiras are ready to accept a final bid worth €40m plus €25m in add-ons.
Personal terms agreed 10 days ago, Estevão will join #CFC in 2025. ??
Just waiting for the president of Palmeiras to sign. pic.twitter.com/aNEidrX7cT
– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 18, 2024
Focus on investing in emerging talent – a change in Chelsea’s transfer strategy?
Chelsea have invested madly in many promising youngsters under Todd Boehly. It has emerged as part of a strategy under the new leadership.
It seems that the new leadership is focused on building a long-term project against the Roman Abramovich era, where Chelsea spent a lot of money on first team players.
Chelsea currently have the youngest squad in the Premier League, and although their season was disappointing in many parts, they ended the season on a strong note.
Perhaps, with the right timing and Mauricio Pochettino’s support, the long-term project will bear fruit sooner rather than later.
