Barcelona will look to complete the signing of 16-year-old Brazilian wonderkid Estevao, who dreams of joining the club.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Estevao is the subject of interest from Barcelona. The Catalan giants want to win the race to sign the highly-rated Brazilian wonderkid. Meanwhile, the teenage sensation dreams of joining the Catalan club when he moves to Europe.
Estevao Willian, better known as Estevao, is the latest prospect to emerge as a potential world-class talent in his homeland. The 16-year-old is a versatile attacker who can reprise roles on both flanks and through the central areas. He began his youth career at Cruzeiro before joining Palmeiras in 2021.
The Brazilian wonderkid has come leaps and bounds in the last two years, establishing a foothold in the under-20 team at his club. Estevao’s tally this season might not be impressive, but he has managed two goals and one assist in 14 outings thus far. Meanwhile, the youngster’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs in Europe.
Reports this year have linked the teenage sensation with Arsenal, Barcelona, and Real Madrid. But the other suitors have now taken a backseat in the race to sign the young attacker. So, Barcelona might have a clear run at bringing him to Catalonia when he turns 18 in two years.
The Catalan giants have witnessed the rise of a teenage sensation this year, with Lamine Yamal taking the game by storm. But there are concerns brewing over the future of Ferran Torres, who might leave Barcelona next year. In addition, Raphinha might be Barcelona’s cash cow if the never-ending financial issues do not end.
So, it behoves Barcelona to invest in a young attacker who can be a long-term solution at the club. Estevao is thus a viable target for the Blaugrana, who will look to beat the competition to his signature. And the 16-year-old Brazilian wonderkid dreams of joining the Catalan club when he moves to Europe.
Estevao might not be the only teenage sensation from Brazil joining Barcelona in the next years, with Lucas Beraldo another target. But a move for the 16-year-old Palmeiras wonderkid has to wait for two years, as he cannot complete the transfer until he turns 18.
