Palmeiras winger Estevao Willian has admitted he’s “actually completely satisfied” to know Chelsea officers are watching him play, with the Blues nonetheless in talks over a blockbuster deal.
Chelsea have struck an settlement over private phrases with the 17-year-old, identified extra generally by the ‘Messinho’ nickname he doesn’t like, and are chasing a deal price near £60m with Palmeiras.
Blues officers had been within the stands on Wednesday to observe Estevao in motion towards Independiente del Valle and fellow 17-year-old Kendry Paez, who will make his personal transfer to Stamford Bridge subsequent summer time.
Requested about his emotions in direction of Chelsea’s curiosity after the sport, Estevao informed ESPN: “Man, I am actually completely satisfied. I believe they’re watching due to what I am doing with Palmeiras.
“In the present day, my thoughts is 100% Palmeiras, and I am making an attempt to assist Palmeiras as a lot as potential on the pitch. [Chelsea’s interest] is a consequence of that. God prepared, he is blessing me.”
Estevao’s Palmeiras contract features a launch clause of £47m, which might have to be paid instantly, however Chelsea are negotiating a deal which might see them pay a better payment on extra beneficial cost phrases.
Reviews recommend Chelsea will look to pay an preliminary £27m, with an additional £21m in add-ons, in addition to masking taxes which might take the price of any deal up in direction of the £60m mark.
Bayern Munich had been lately touted as potential rivals to Chelsea’s pursuit of Estevao however the German facet will not be anticipated to chase such a deal.
Barcelona are identified admirers of Estevao, who has overtly named the Catalan outfit as his dream switch, however their well-known monetary points will stop them from providing any competitors within the race for {the teenager}’s signature.
