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'I will have difficulties' - Estevao Willian expects tough time at Chelsea as 'Messinho' makes honest admission about future life in Premier League

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<p>The 18-year-old wonderkid will complete a move to Stamford Bridge after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/estevao-willian-chelsea-bound-wonderkid-light-up-club-world-cup-palmeiras/blte7658407cf61c444" target="_blank">representing Palmeiras at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup</a>. A deal worth at initial £29 million ($39m), which <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-land-messinho-estevao-willian-agent-deciding-factor/bltd501945598a24a71" target="_blank">could end up costing as much as £57m ($77m)</a>, has been put in place.</p>

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<p>Chelsea are hoping to be <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/nxgn-wonderkids-to-watch-at-2025-club-world-cup/bltaaf38fc512a1bb9a" target="_blank">the ones to benefit from Estevao’s undoubted potential</a>, with the youngster fondly <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/watch-estevao-willian-messinho-chelsea-lionel-messi-comparisons-solo-goal-palmeiras-farewell-tour/bltccdfcf83c7071931" target="_blank">known as ‘Messinho’ in his native Brazil</a>. He is eager to open a new challenge in the Premier League.</p><div data-name="DAZN" class="affiliate-button-container theme-1"><div class="affiliate-button"><img height="40" width="72" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/blt2a657c326f3152f3/65709dfdfcc91a04075bd960/DAZN.png" style="width: 72;height: 40;" class="logo"><span class="affiliate-text">Watch every game of the FIFA Club World Cup live on DAZN</span></div><a href="https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100lfsPh/pubref:CWC" target="_blank" class="affiliate-button-link">Stream now</a></div>

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<p>Estevao told <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/45511763/estevao-chelsea-move-dream-focused-club-world-cup " target="_blank"><em>ESPN Brasil</em></a>: "It means everything. It's a dream come true for me. I've always dreamed of playing in Europe alongside the best. Playing in important competitions, such as the Champions League and the Premier League. It's a dream come true. It will be very important for my life.</p><p>"It's a dream of mine and my family's. It will be an incredible opportunity to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world. And I hope to get there and adapt as quickly as possible. I want to play. It's the thing I love doing most, what I enjoy most."</p>

WHAT ESTEVAO SAID

<p>While being excited about what lies ahead, Estevao is eager to point out that he will face many challenges. He added when asked what he is expecting from his time in England: "Madness. It will be my first time. And I'm going to stay. A film plays in my head, from where I came from to where I'm going.</p><p>"Of course, I know I will have difficulties, but I will be with my family, who are the pillar of my life. It will be an important step for me and my family. I hope it will be the best possible way. London, Chelsea... it couldn't be better."</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Estevao will be joining Chelsea on an eight-year contract through to 2033. He will need to hit the ground running under Enzo Maresca as the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liam-delap-estevao-willian-why-chelsea-fans-cant-miss-club-world-cup/blt7bfb43d5896f29eb" target="_blank">Blues have a number of talented forwards on their books.</a></p>

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'I will have difficulties' - Estevao Willian expects tough time at Chelsea as 'Messinho' makes honest admission about future life in Premier League | Goal.com

Teen sensation Estevao Willian admits that he &quot;will have difficulties&quot; when adjusting to life in England on the back of a transfer to Chelsea.

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