Ben Jacobs reveals what position Estevao Willian wants to play for Chelsea | OneFootball

Estevao Willian wants to play as a number ten for Chelsea and is expected to be part of the first team squad next season according to Ben Jacobs.

The Blues agreed a deal with Palmeiras last summer worth up to £51.4m for the 18-year-old, who will join up with his new team-mates after the Club World Cup.

Chelsea are currently preparing for their last 16 tie against Benfica and could meet Estevao and Palmeiras in the quarter finals if they beat Botafogo on Saturday.

Estevao wants to play as a number ten for Chelsea

There’s a lot of excitement surrounding the arrival of Estevao and the teenager is already a full Brazil international.

Estevao has broken records set by Neymar in the Brazilian league, whilst he’s also impressed at the Club World Cup with two man of match awards from three group stage matches.

Estevao will join Chelsea after the Club World Cup. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Chelsea believe Estevao is a generational talent, whilst former Blue Willian has compared the winger to Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal.

Estevao has spoken of how it’s a dream to join Chelsea, and Jacobs has told talkSPORT the Brazilian sensation wants to play as a number ten next season.

Chelsea currently have Cole Palmer occupying that role, but other than that don’t have an alternative, but it’s likely Estevao will play on the right and possibly cover at number ten if needed.

Chelsea in the market for a versatile forward

Despite the arrival of Estevao, Chelsea are in the market for a versatile forward given both Christopher Nkunku and Joao Felix are likely to leave this summer.

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