Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazario has tipped Palmeiras winger Estevao Willian to become the sport’s next global superstar, with the youngster already turning heads before his move to Chelsea.
Estevao has been in electric form in the Brazilian league, combining goals with the kind of flair that has drawn comparisons to Brazil’s greats of the past. Softfootball understands the teenager is set to join Chelsea next summer after months of transfer speculation.
Speaking to GiveMeSport, Ronaldo made his admiration for the young forward clear, predicting big things once he gets a global stage to perform on.
According to him, Estevao will get the chance to show his talent to the world at the 2025 Club World Cup, where Palmeiras are expected to feature prominently.
The comparison to Ronaldo himself, one of the most decorated Brazilian forwards in history, will only add to the weight of expectation already building around the youngster.
Chelsea fans will be hoping the hype translates quickly once he arrives in west London next season.