“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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2 years 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.

‘We’ve Signed a Winner’ – Maresca Hails Enzo Fernández After Man City Move

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18 hours ago

September 4, 2026

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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has spoken about the club’s signing of Enzo Fernández from Chelsea and why he is excited about the move.

Fernández completed his move to Manchester City from Chelsea on deadline day, with the midfielder joining the club for a British record-equalling £125 million.

Maresca said “Enzo Fernández… we’ve signed a winner. Enzo has a winning mentality, he knows how to win – World Cup, Club World Cup. And the main thing is that he’s a winner.”

“I can promise you in the last four or five days, four or five players were asking if he’s coming or not, because they wanted him with us!”

Luis Enrique Says 2026 Ballon d’Or Should Go to PSG Player

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2 days ago

September 3, 2026

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PSG manager Luis Enrique has shared his thoughts on who should win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, saying he believes the award should go to one of his players.

He said, “The Ballon d’Or should go to a PSG player, We have players who have won the Champions League. We have Fabián, who won the World Cup as well. We have Ousmane, who won the Ballon d’Or last season. That’s my opinion, but I’m not interested in individual awards.”

The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony is scheduled to take place in London on October 26, with the shortlist set to be revealed on September 8.