Estevao is regarded as one of Brazil's most promising young players, and he agreed to join Chelsea last year in a deal worth up to £57.6 million. The youngster who turned 18 last month, will be able to formally make the move this summer. The Chelsea-bound forward demonstrated his ball-striking ability yet again when he scored a long-range goal for Palmeiras in a 2-0 Copa Libertadores win over Cerro Porteno.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The 2-0 win against Cerro Porteno helped Palmeiras put one foot into the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 and continued Estevao's fantastic form so far this season. The 18-year-old has scored three goals in four games in the competition so far and is currently the third top scorer through this part of the group stage.
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WHAT NEXT FOR ESTEVAO?
The 18-year-old star is set to join Chelsea after the Club World Cup this summer. He will feature for Palmeiras at the competition and could potentially come up against the Blues in the latter stages of the tournament.