""Estevao has a five-year contract and is enjoying his time at Chelsea. But he has a special affection for Barcelona," said Cury, who has close ties with the Blaugrana."
""We talked to Barça about Estevao in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. We offered the player because I believed he would have a great future. But Barça were not doing well economically.""
""The people in Barça's technical staff always approved the signing of Estevao, but Deco was tied up because the club's economy didn't allow it," he confirmed."
Estevao Willian starred for Chelsea in a 3-0 UEFA Champions League victory over FC Barcelona at Stamford Bridge, scoring a brilliant second-half goal. The 18-year-old Brazilian operated with lively movement that troubled Barcelona's defense. Estevao holds a five-year contract with Chelsea while maintaining a special affection for Barcelona that leaves open the possibility of a future transfer. Offers to Barcelona were made in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, but Barcelona's economic difficulties prevented a signing. Barcelona's sporting department under director Deco approved the move, but financial constraints and the emergence of Lamine Yamal in the same position limited interest.
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