Premier League club, Chelsea FC, have announced that, Estevao Willian has arrived at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.
Estevao was unveiled by the Blues after featuring in his last match for Brazilian club Palmeiras against the Blues during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
According to Chelsea official, at his first interview, Estevao said:
About himself…
“I am a child of God, a calm boy. In my free time, I love playing video games and I like to spend time with my family as well.
“I think my biggest motivation is to give pride to my family. Not titles, not achievements, but for my family, because I know how much people have worked when we struggled to get where we wanted to go, where our dream was.
“So, it was more for them that I persevered during my childhood and I persevere to this day.”
His move to England, and family…
“My inspiration is my father, my dad. He was always with me, and he is with me now [in England]. We always trained together and had that dream of playing, of getting into a professional team, of playing in Europe.
“I have come here to England with my family. They are everything to me. For them to be here means everything to me. It is incredible, spectacular, and I think there’s a lot to visit, a lot to learn about the city, but for now I’m loving it.”
On His decision to join Chelsea…
“It was a dream for me and my family [to play for a big European club] and I can realise it now.
“Their plans, the structure and the club. Everything. But mainly the plans and the project the club has is what interested me and my family, and I think it was the best decision we could have made.
“I am very, very excited. It is a new experience in my life, a new stage. I am looking forward to it and hope that it will go as well as possible.”
On Brazilian players who fielded for Chelsea…
“It’s a pleasure to be here where so many Brazilians made history. I hope to follow those who wrote a beautiful story here at Chelsea just like they did.
“After I had signed for Chelsea and in the final game of 2024, I played against Thiago Silva. He came and talked to me. He said I was going to love the club, which has an incredible structure and is an incredible club. And now [I am here], I can see how amazing this club is.”
Photo: Estevao Willian. X/Chelsea FC
