Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazário has heaped high praise on Palmeiras’ golden boy, Estêvão Willian.
The former striker believes the 17-year-old has the potential to become a football superstar, likening him to Barcelona’s young sensation, Lamine Yamal. Ronaldo also highlighted that Estêvão’s anticipated move to Chelsea could be pivotal in propelling him onto the global stage.
In a post shared by Fabrizio Romano, Ronaldo stated:
“He will soon be a very big star in football. He’s very promising, and at just 17…”
He added:
“I think he’ll play for Palmeiras at the Club World Cup and then join Chelsea,” as told to GiveMeSport.
Estêvão Willian Almeida de Oliveira Gonçalves (born 24 April 2007), known as Estêvão Willian or simply Estêvão, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Palmeiras and the Brazil national team. He is set to join Premier League club Chelsea on 1 July 2025 and is widely regarded as one of the most promising young talents in world football.
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🔵🇧🇷 Ronaldo: “Estevão is kind of like Lamine Yamal”.
“He will soon be a very big star in football. He's very promising, and at just 17…”.
“I think he'll play for Palmeiras at the Club World Cup then join Chelsea”, told @GiveMeSport. pic.twitter.com/IZKdEnkDuD
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 6, 2024
