Chelsea make important Estevao Willian decision after transfer confirmed

Chelsea have confirmed a new squad number for summer signing Estevao Willian following his arrival from Palmeiras.

The Blues agreed a deal to sign Estevao back in the summer of 2024 for a fee potentially worth up to £51 million with add-ons.

The Brazilian has spent the last 12 months with Palmeiras ahead of his move to Stamford Bridge, which was officially completed earlier this week.

It was only last month that Chelsea and Estevao were going head-to-head when the teenager was starring for Palmeiras at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Now, Estevao has been officially unveiled as a new member of Enzo Maresca's squad and has been given his new shirt number.

Chelsea have confirmed that Estevao will wear the No.41 during his first season at Chelsea. The squad number has been chosen by the Brazilian due to this being the same one that he wore during his time at Palmeiras.

Estevao recently opened up on his decision to join Chelsea and the emotions he's feeling after officially being confirmed as a member of the Blues squad.

"It was a dream for me and my family [to play for a big European club] and I can realise it now," Estevao said in an interview with Chelsea's club website.

"Their plans, the structure and the club. Everything," Estevao added, when asked why he chose to join Chelsea.

"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."

Estevao will be hoping to make his competitive debut for Chelsea when they face Crystal Palace on the opening day of the season on August 17.

Before then, there are two friendlies against AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen which could provide an opportunity for the teenager to make his first appearance at Stamford Bridge.

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