• Estevao Willian has announced plans to travel to London next month to meet Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca for the first time.
• The 17-year-old Brazilian wonderkid was transferred from Palmeiras to Chelsea for an initial fee of £28m, potentially rising to over £50m with performance-related clauses.
• Estevao will officially join Chelsea next summer but feels well-prepared for life under Maresca thanks to his current coach, Abel Ferreira.
• Estevao praised Ferreira, stating, “When you have a coach like Abel, you stop being afraid of anyone,” highlighting the valuable lessons he has learned.• The allure of living in London has also played a significant role in his decision to join Chelsea.
• He confirmed that he plans to meet Maresca during his UK visit in December, with tourist activities on his agenda.
• Estevao expressed his excitement about visiting London, mentioning that he has heard it is one of the best cities in the world, with many tourists praising it.
• He noted that he has started to research attractions like Big Ben, although he admits he doesn’t know much yet.