The next Lionel Messi? Palmeiras wonderkid Estevao 'Messinho' Willian admits his dream is to emulate Argentine legend at Barcelona

Willian has emerged as a real talent at Palmeiras and is part of an emerging generation in Brazil, along with Vitor Roque and Endrick, who have already sealed moves to Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively.

Estevao is a right winger who has already been capped at a variety of Brazil youth levels, but he has yet to make his senior bow for either his country or his club. Still, Mundo Deportivo reports that there is interest from the Camp Nou club, as well as Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain.

Asked about his biggest dream in football, the 16-year-old said: “To play for Barcelona, which is one of the best clubs in the world. I was born watching Neymar, Messi, and (Luis) Suarez play for Barcelona and that’s the dream I have.

"I watch almost every Barca match, I’m a fan of the club. I have great admiration for the players who play there and I hope to be there too.”

Asked if he would like to play at the new Camp Nou once he turns 18 - when he can leave for Europe - Estevao said: "Yes, it would be a dream come true."

Barcelona will keep tabs on the teenager's development, but it remains to be seen if he will get his wish.