Joao Pedro backs Chelsea teammate to become next Vinicius Jr

Estevao Willian has already been seen as the next big young talent.

Joao Pedro has been astounded by Chelsea wonderkid Estevao Willian’s talent, which has been described as “like Vinicius Jr.”

Exciting young player Estevao, nicknamed “Messinho” in his native Brazil, turned 18 in April. After competing for his new Premier League employers at the FIFA Club World Cup with Palmeiras, he was given the all-clear to go to Stamford Bridge over the summer.

Estevao has been assisted in settling in England by fellow teammates Pedro, who also joined Chelsea during the most recent transfer window, and Andrey Santos. They are making every effort to help the most promising candidates reach their full potential.

Pedro talks about Estevao & more

Pedro told Standard Sport when discussing his compatriots: “We always stay together at breakfast, lunch, training. I’ve known Andrey for more than eight years because we have the same sponsor. Andrey is funny, we joke a lot.

“Estevao is shy. It’s difficult for him to adapt. I try to push him to ask for his breakfast in English.

“Sometimes training is too long for him and he feels tired before gym. I don’t always need to do the gym, but I go with him because this is very important for him. He knows how physical the Premier League is. Me and Andrey push him.

“Mate, he’s from the street. You can see he is natural. Tosin [Adarabioyo] said to me: ‘João, wow. Estêvão is amazing’. Playing for Brazil and Chelsea at 18, oh my God. He’s going to be like Vinícius Jr.”

Estevao, who was included in the most recent Brazil team along with Pedro and Santos, has played in all three of Chelsea’s Premier League games this season, leading them to an undefeated start.

He has already been thrown into the first team at such a young age in the league and will be hoping to carry his Palmeiras form at the west London club.

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