“If they give me the shirt #41 as I have at Palmeiras, it will be cool” – Willian Estevão on Joining Chelsea

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1 year ago

December 10, 2024

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Chelsea’s latest signing, Willian Estevão, has set his sights on a specific shirt number as he prepares to make his mark at Stamford Bridge.

The highly-rated 17-year-old forward, who currently plays for Brazilian club Palmeiras, will officially join the London side in the summer of 2025 once he turns 18.

Estevão, widely regarded as one of Brazil’s most promising young talents, was secured by Chelsea for an initial fee of €34 million.

The deal could rise further with performance-related add-ons, demonstrating the club’s confidence in his potential.

His contract will keep him with the Blues until 2033, signaling a long-term investment in his development.

Speaking about his future at Chelsea in an interview with ESPN Brasil, Estevão expressed his preference for the number 41 jersey, the same number he currently wears at Palmeiras.

“If they give me the shirt #41 as I have at Palmeiras, it will be cool,” he said, highlighting his attachment to the number that has brought him success so far.

I Was a Bit Nervous’ — Referee Daniel Laryea Reflects on AFCON Semi-Final Experience

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17 hours ago

January 18, 2026

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Ghanaian Referee, Daniel Laryea, who officiated the Nigeria vs Morocco game in AFCON gets interviews and shared his experience.

The referee reveals how it was his first time in a semi final and was kind of nervous. “I’ve been to three AFCON tournaments, but this is the first time I’ve been in a semi-final.”

“So when coaches choose you for that game, they know your skills and what you can do. But of course, you feel a little nervous because of the level of the match.”

‘The Referee Was Really Bad’ — Osayi-Samuel Reacts to Nigeria’s Defeat Against Morocco

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4 days ago

January 15, 2026

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Nigerian Footballer, Bright Osayi-Samuel , react to match as Super Eagles lose to Morocco.

The player calls out CAF for their referee appointment. He shares how the Ghanaian Referee was tough on the field and made bad choices.

“One thing I would say is that the referee was really bad. I’m not saying that was the reason we lost. He is making really bad choices and it’s really tough to watch because we have referees like this in big games like today.

He then praises Morocco for a good game “But Morocco did really well.”