Estevao’s transfer from Palmeiras to Chelsea marks the life of a young Brazilian, as at 17, he is already hailed as one of the most promising talents to have emerged in Brazil since Neymar. Such a deal might run as high as £51 million, so he comes with huge expectations to a team that very much expects to go back to the top spot of English football.
Estevao to Chelsea: A transfer to celebrate
Estevao was not shy to flaunt his excitement about his new move to Chelsea. The following day after signing, he scored a goal and accompanied it with a celebration that sounded exactly like that of his new teammate, Cole Palmer. “His celebration was trending, very popular,” Estevao said. Their first encounter with each other was a social media greeting where they exchanged words of encouragement. “He called me a star, and I said he’s a star too,” Estevao recalled with so much excitement and interest in the partnership ahead.
How will Estevao deal with the fame?
Fame has accompanied Estevao since he was 10. An appearance on TV made him a sensation across the country and led to his first contract. “It all happened very quickly, but my parents helped me a lot,” he said. They kept him on the ground and protected him from the external pressures that come with fame, his father, Ivo, supports him on the pitch, while his mother, Hetiene, helps him off it, teaching him about healthy living and adapting to new environments.
Balancing school and football
Estevao, in fact, already has another challenge that he should deal with and that is schoolwork. Since, he has to balance it with his football, he considers it tougher than fighting against the football opponents. “School is my rest of the day. It’s not easy,” he said. In physics, he confessed, it is hard for him. Since the start of the year, he had online classes because of the training schedule, and he intends to continue studying via the Web when he joins Chelsea.
The journey ahead for Estevao
Born in Franca, Sao Paulo, Estevao’s moves have taken him a long way. Though he is fairly familiar with what it is like to face difficulty in leaving one’s family behind, Estevao recalls his first big move – at eight, from Franca to Belo Horizonte, “It meant being away from my family,” he reminisced. For him, his latest move to London has been relatively easier. “You can buy everything there,” he said.
Estevao’s experience with fame and football has shaped him. He began his career as a goalkeeper, inspired by his father, “I wanted to be a goalkeeper because of him,” he said. Eventually, he shifted to play in the outfield and felt it was the right call.
Can Estevao find his place in Chelsea?
With Chelsea, Estevao is actually looking to play as a No. 10, which was quite a position for him during the youth levels. Despite the pressure, he is not worried that he will suffer the same fate as those who failed at Stamford Bridge. “Each one is different,” he points out. “I’m going to have to find my space.”
He has a clear dream for his future, “I want to win titles and show all my potential,” he said. The young football prospect wants to be a World Cup champion and to be a top player in the English Premier League and Champions League, so all these ambitions simplify his ultimate dream and that is to be the best player in the world.
Conclusion
The move by Estevao to Chelsea marks the start of a new story not only in the career of the player but also in the club, as they are now investing in young talents with immense potential. With support behind him and a clear vision about his future, Estevao will aim to stamp his signature on the Premier League. His journey from Brazil to London reflects his intent on rising to the top, inspiring many young athletes who dream of following in his footsteps. Fans are eagerly awaiting whether he can realize those ambitions and strive towards his status with other football greats.
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