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Estevao Willian has continued to raise eyeballs in Brazil with his blistering performances for Palmeiras’s youth teams.
Although the youngster is yet to make a proper breakthrough in professional football, he has shown immense potential as he looks to follow in the footsteps of talents such as Endrick and Vitor Roque.
To that end, Estevao has received a series of offers from top European giants, but it appears the youngster has a certain preference.
Estevao prefers Barcelona move
On the cover of Mundo Deportivo‘s Friday edition, it has been reported that Estevao has his heart set on a move to Barcelona.
This is despite the fact that the Brazilian has received offers from some of the top clubs in Europe, including Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal.
It must be noted that Estevao’s Palmeiras teammate Endrick will be joining Real Madrid in the summer.
But it appears Estevao himself is rather keen on joining Barcelona, having previously admitted that it his dream to play for the Blaugrana.
Next big talent in Brazilian football? (Photo by BAY ISMOYO/AFP via Getty Images)
Agent to hold talks with Barcelona
As per the same report, Estevao’s agent, Andre Cury, wants to meet Joan Laporta in January and hold talks over a potential move to Camp Nou.
The agent wants to discuss a potential payment formula from Barça’s end, knowing that the club are going through a bit of an economic crisis right now.
The idea would be for Barça to pay a small fee now to Palmeiras and the rest in 2025, when he would be joining after turning 18.
It must also be noted that Barcelona might not be in a position to sign Estevao in the upcoming January transfer window, especially with Palmeiras pushing for a €60 million release clause.
Any agreement would likely see Estevao arriving at Camp Nou either in the summer or in early 2025. It will be interesting to see how things transpire in the coming weeks.
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Author : Connell Edgar-Jones
Publish date : 2023-12-29 07:34:33
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