Estevao Willian revealed he’s struggling to remain centered on the Membership World Cup as his transfer to Chelsea looms nearer.
The 18-year-old will make the transfer to Stamford Bridge as soon as the event ends after the Blues agreed an preliminary charge reported to be £29.1m for the ahead.
Estevao featured in all three of Palmeiras’ Membership World Cup group matches however has but to instantly contribute to a purpose. Nevertheless, he has created 5 possibilities for his aspect and accomplished 83% of his passes.
In his whole Palmeiras profession, he scored 26 targets and registered 15 assists in 81 appearances.
Estevao admitted it has been troublesome to remain centered when his dream of taking part in for Chelsea is on the horizon.
“It’s actually arduous [to focus],” Estevao informed TNT Sports activities Brazil. “[Going to Chelsea] is a dream coming true, however realizing that I have to focus right here first. It’s not simple.
“You must preserve your focus right here. And the nearer it will get, the anxiousness begins to hit, the butterflies within the abdomen begin to hit.
“However I’m attempting to focus as a lot as attainable right here, to go away the whole lot I can on the pitch, to go away right here nicely, with my head held excessive, via the entrance door, realizing that I did my greatest right here.”
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Palmeiras completed prime of Group A after an exhilarating 2-2 draw towards Inter Miami. They may face fellow Brazilian aspect Botafogo, who beat Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain, within the final 16.
