Ronaldo Nazario makes Estevao Willian prediction Chelsea will love

Brazilian great Ronaldo Nazario believes that Chelsea signing Estevao Willian will establish himself as one of the biggest stars in football ahead of his summer 2025 transfer.

Chelsea's rampant spending of recent seasons may have appeared outlandish when results on the field were not immediately going their way, though the truth of the situation is they are developing the team of tomorrow.

Major signs of improvement under Enzo Maresca's coaching are an extremely positive sign, and the only way would seem to be up considering talents such as Estevao will be joining in future.

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That deal was already confirmed in June of the recent summer transfer window with the Blues paying Brazilian club Palmeiras a fee of £29m, potentially rising to £55m through performance based add-ons.

And based on Ronaldo's assessment, the club may eventually have to fork out the entire sum.

"Estevao is kind of like Lamine Yamal. He will soon be a very big star in football," R9 predicts, talking to Ben Jacobs. "He's very promising, and at just 17…"

Despite his young age, the Chelsea recruit has already made 45 senior appearances in his home country's top division. In that time he has scored 15 and assisted 10 primarily as a right-sided attacker, so excitement is reasonably increasing bit by bit.

The next question to come is when he will make the move to Stamford Bridge. In the agreement made six months ago, it was stated he would switch upon his 18th birthday, which is in April 2025.

The Brazilian league's current season finishes this month then players are allowed to go on a break until April, however Chelsea's domestic campaign will not be completed at that stage, plus there is the Club World Cup to consider.

"I think he'll play for Palmeiras at the Club World Cup then join Chelsea," Ronaldo predicted again.

The draw for that revamped competition was completed on Thursday night with Chelsea drawn alongside other Brazilian outfit Flamengo, Mexico's Club Leon and Esperance of Tunisia.

Palmeiras were drawn in the same group as FC Porto, Egyptians Al Ahly plus host club Inter Miami, meaning Estevao will take to the field against Lionel Messi - the player he was formally nicknamed 'Messinho' after.