Chelsea have the ‘next Lamine Yamal’ in £34m arrival as Brazil icon Ronaldo waxes lyrical

Ronaldo, the Brazilian football legend, has praised Chelsea’s new signing, 17-year-old Estevao Willian. The £34million recruit from Palmeiras, who has already scored 31 goals in 69 appearances, has been compared to Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal. Ronaldo predicts a bright future for Estevao, who will join Chelsea next June after a season on loan at Palmeiras. The young star’s arrival at Stamford Bridge may be delayed due to his participation in the Club World Cup with Palmeiras.

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