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Estevao rejects chance to join up with Chelsea squad for remainder of CWC

Chelsea-bound Estevao Willian rejected a chance to join up with Blues squad for the remainder of the Club World Cup in the US as he wanted to bid a proper goodbye to his boyhood club Palmeiras. The youngster scored in his final game for the Brazilian side against his future club but they crashed out of the competition after suffering a 2-1 defeat in the quarter-finals.

'Huge talent' - Maresca blown away by Chelsea signing Estevao

Estevao Willian has received glowing praise from new manager Enzo Maresca, after the Brazilian wonderkid shone against Chelsea in the Club World Cup.

Chelsea-bound Estevao posts emotional Palmeiras farewell

Brazilian wonderkid Estevao Willian has posted a heartfelt goodbye to Palmeiras after playing his final game for the club against new side Chelsea.

Palmer opens up on post-match chat with Chelsea-bound Estevao

Cole Palmer opened up on his exchange with Chelsea-bound Estevao after the Blues beat Palmeiras in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.

📽️ | Chelsea-bound Estevao scores outrageous goal against the Blues

Estevao Willian scored an outrageous goal from a near-impossible angle in his final game for Palmeiras against future employers Chelsea in the Club World Cup quarter-finals. The Brazilian restored parity in the second half after Cole Palmer handed an early lead to the Blues, but Augustin Giay's late own goal helped the English giants progress to the last four.

Cool Palmer helps Chelsea ease past Estevao-inspired Palmeiras

Enzo Maresca's side were given a scare, but relied on their main man and a fortunate own goal to secure a semi-final berth

Estevao sent 'job' message by Palmeiras boss ahead of Chelsea clash

Estevao Willian has been urged to give Chelsea a glimpse of his talent before completing his £51.5m move to Stamford Bridge. Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira expects the 18-year-old to deliver a strong performance against his future employers in the Club World Cup quarter-final, saying the winger 'has to do his job'.

'We don't care' - Maresca's blunt response to Estevao meeting

Enzo Maresca insists that he and his Chelsea players "don't care" about coming up against future Blues star Estevao Willian in the Club World Cup.

GFX Estevao Willian Lamine Yamal Lionel Messi

Estevao eyes Ballon d'Or battle with Yamal and compares style to Messi

Chelsea-bound winger Estevao Willian hopes to battle for Ballon d'Or glory against Lamine Yamal and Franco Mastantuono in the future.

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Palmeiras survive late scare to knock Botafogo out of CWC

Palmeiras were made to wait until an extra time goal from Paulinho to squeeze past Botafogo in the last 16 of the Club World Cup with a 1-0 win.

'That's what sells, blood' - Estevao treatment angers Palmeiras boss

Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira hit out media for criticising sensation Estevao Willian ahead of his much-awaited move to Chelsea this summer. The youngster recently revealed his nervousness at finally joining the Blues after the Club World Cup. The attacker played a key role in the club topping their Club World Cup group and reaching the round of 16 stage.

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