Chelsea reportedly sent one of their executives to Brazil to activate Estevao’s contract release clause. The winger is one of the most exciting prospects in South America, and the Blues are eager to lock down a long-term deal with him before other clubs pounce on a deal with Palmeiras.
Todd Boehly has forked out over £1 billion on new signings since his arrival at Stamford Bridge, with the club changing their recruitment process significantly during that time. The Blues have focused on signing some of the most promising youngsters from around the world who will have their development nurtured by the club.
Some new signings had already proven themselves at the very top level, such as Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo, whilst others were only just breaking through with their respective clubs.
Andrey Santos and Deivid Washington are among those to have been lured to the Premier League from Brazil, and Chelsea’s spending spree in the country has not yet concluded. According to SPORT, Mauricio Pochettino’s side are ‘committed’ to activating Estevao’s £51.5million release clause.
