Sport reported on Friday that Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal for Palmeiras youngster Estevo Willian.
Later that day, the same outlet reported that officials from the west London club had traveled to Brazil to activate his €60 million release clause.
Sport’s latest claim is backed up by Mundo Deportivo, who then weighs in on the situation.
Chelsea are said to be in Brazil and willing to pay the €60 million fee for the 16-year-old’s transfer.
According to Palmeiras sources, the Blues are’ready to close the signing’ of the young winger, so that he can arrive at Stamford Bridge in 2025. He won’t be able to move to Europe until he turns 18 in April 2025.
Brazil’s U17 international
dreams of joining Barcelona, who have made no attempts to sign him. According to the report, the La Liga club’s financial situation prevents them from carrying out such an operation.
