Estevão Willian Reveals Thiago Silva's Words that made him Join Chelsea

Estevão Willian, the talented teenager set to join Chelsea next summer, recently played against Blues legend Thiago Silva in a Brazilian league match. After the game, Estevão revealed an encouraging message he received from Silva about his upcoming move to Stamford Bridge.

The 17-year-old forward, who currently plays for Palmeiras, is widely regarded as one of the brightest young talents in football. Chelsea secured his signature for a reported fee of £56 million, but he will officially join the team next summer once he turns 18. Despite Palmeiras’ 1-0 loss to Fluminense on Sunday, December 8, Estevão had a memorable interaction with Silva, who represents Fluminense.

Speaking after the match, Estevão shared what Silva told him:
“Thiago Silva just told me after our game that Chelsea is top and they’re waiting for me with open arms,” the youngster told ESPN Brazil.

Estevão has been making waves in Brazilian football with his impressive performances for Palmeiras. This season alone, he has scored 19 goals and provided 12 assists in 50 matches across all competitions. These numbers underline why Chelsea moved quickly to secure his services.

Thiago Silva, who joined Chelsea from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer in 2020, has become a key figure at the club. Over three years, he has made 155 appearances, scoring nine goals and assisting four more. During his time with the Blues, Silva has won prestigious trophies, including the UEFA Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, and UEFA Super Cup.

Despite his age and returning to his boyhood club Fluminese, Silva remains a respected figure at Chelsea. His message to Estevão shows the strong team spirit and warm environment he experienced at Chelsea that is also awaiting the young forward when he goes to London.