Overview

• Estevao has scored 26 goals in 79 appearances for Palmeiras since his debut in November 2023.
• The 18-year-old has been capped five times by Brazil and earned the nickname “Messinho” for his eye-catching stats.
• Chelsea agreed an initial £29m deal for Estevao, with performance-based add-ons that could push the total to £50m.
• He plans to swap shirts with Lionel Messi after their Group D match against Inter Miami later this month.
• Manager Enzo Maresca expects the young forward to bolster Chelsea’s squad as they return to the UEFA Champions League.