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Chelsea Wonderkid Willian Estevao's Agent Hints at Possible Future Barcelona Transfer

After a stunning performance in the Champions League against Barcelona, Willian Estevao's agent, Andre Cury, has suggested a potential move to the Catalan club. The 18-year-old forward has been making waves in his debut season with Chelsea, leaving fans and critics alike in awe of his talent.

Chelsea Wonderkid Willian Estevao's Agent Hints at Possible Future Barcelona Transfer

Andre Cury, the agent of Chelsea wonderkid Willian Estevao, has hinted at a future transfer to Barcelona for the Brazilian forward less than 24 hours after the 18-year-old scored in a brilliant win over Hansi Flick's side in the Champions League. The Blues crushed the Catalan giants 3-0 at Stamford Bridge, with Estevao playing a starring role and outshining Lamine Yamal on the night.Estevao has been loving life in the Champions League with Chelsea in his debut campaign in England. The teenager scored a brilliant goal to help crush Barcelona on Tuesday night, becoming the second-youngest player, after Kylian Mbappe, to score in each of his first three Champions League starts in the process. Speaking after the game, Estevao admitted it had been a special night. He told the club's media: "I don’t really have the words to sum up how I’m feeling right now. It was the perfect night and I’m grateful to God for making everything happen for me. The goal was all very quick; it happened before I knew it. I saw the space, wiggled my way through and scored. It was definitely the most special moment in my career and I hope I keep scoring more in the years ahead. I’m so happy, also because my family were here watching as well."From the moment I arrived at Chelsea, I have felt a connection with the fans. I’m just so happy I can score for them and I hope there are many more. I am enjoying things very much because football is the thing I love to do the most. Playing football will never be a burden for me because it makes me happy."Estevao's agent has now spoken out about the youngster's fondness for Barca, revealing that his client held many rounds of talks with the Catalan giants about a move before he signed for Chelsea. Cury told Cadena SER: "We talked to Barca about Estevao in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. We went to the offices to offer the player because I believed that he would have a great future in world football. Barca is not financially healthy and of course it is not possible to carry out an operation. It's sad, but football is like that. The people in Barca's technical staff always approved the signing of Estevao, but Deco was tied up because the club's finances didn’t allow it."The Brazilian youngster has previously admitted that his biggest dream in football is to play for Barcelona after growing up watching the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez in action. Cury went on to add that even though Estevao had missed out on his dream move to Barcelona, he is still very fond of the club: "Estevao has a five-year contract and is enjoying his time at Chelsea. But he has a special affection for Barcelona."Looking for smarter football bets? Get expert previews, data-driven predictions & winning insights with GOAL Tips on Telegram. Join our growing community now!Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca had some huge praise for Estevao after the match. He told BeIN Sports: "As Raphinha said, probably in the next 10, 15 years, Estevao and Lamine Yamal are probably going to be the next Messi and Ronaldo. But for both, they are 18. They need to enjoy, try to improve every day. This the most important thing for them."The goal Estevao scored reminded me of the one he scored against us in the Club World Cup. It's very similar, the same action. He needs to relax. He needs to enjoy his football, he needs to play football. Him and Lamine [Yamal] are such young boys at 18, if you start to talk about Ronaldo and Messi, that's too much pressure for young boys like them. They need to arrive at the training ground happy for sessions, but when you start to compare them with those two, it's too much for them."Estevao's agent also feels that Estevao and Yamal could feature together in the same team, despite both players preferring to play off the right flank. He added: "Think about the duo Neymar and Messi, it's better than just having Messi or just having Neymar."Chelsea now head into another huge clash as they face Arsenal in a top-of-the-table Premier League showdown on Sunday at Stamford Bridge. The Blues will go into the game in great spirits after a thumping win over Flick's side and know that victory over the Gunners will cut the gap to the league leaders to just three points.

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Estevao Shines in Champions League Win Over Barcelona

Chelsea wonderkid Willian Estevao played a pivotal role in the Blues' 3-0 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League. His standout performance included a brilliant goal, making him the second-youngest player to score in each of his first three Champions League starts, after Kylian Mbappe. Estevao expressed his joy and gratitude post-match, highlighting the special moment in his career and his affection for the fans and football itself.

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Agent's Barcelona Transfer Hint

Andre Cury, Estevao's agent, disclosed that discussions with Barcelona had taken place in previous years but financial constraints prevented a move. Despite missing out on a dream transfer, Estevao retains a special fondness for Barcelona. Cury hinted at the possibility of Estevao playing alongside Lamine Yamal in the future, drawing parallels to the successful Neymar-Messi duo.

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Estevao's Dream and Manager's Praise

Willian Estevao has openly professed his dream of playing for Barcelona, inspired by icons like Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Luis Suarez. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca commended Estevao's talent, urging him to focus on enjoying and improving his game rather than succumbing to undue pressure from comparisons to Messi and Ronaldo.

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Upcoming Challenges for Chelsea

As Chelsea prepare to face Arsenal in a crucial Premier League encounter, the team is riding high on the momentum from their triumph over Barcelona. A win against Arsenal would tighten the title race and underline Chelsea's determination to secure the league crown.

Published on Nov 26, 2025