Barcelona eyeing 16-year-old Brazilian whizkid, player dreams of joining them

Barcelona fans are excited about the arrival of Vitor Roque, who is likely to arrive in the upcoming January transfer window.

Barcelona, though, are already eyeing another gem in Brazilian football in the form of Estevao Willian, reports Mundo Deportivo.

Who is Estevao?

Nicknamed ‘Messinho’ for his ability to control the ball close to his feet and drive it forward, Estevao currently plies his trade for Palmeiras youth team.

At just 16, the winger has impressed onlookers with his blazing performances in youth competitions. He most notably starred in U20 Libertadores and Copinha this year.

Estevao is a regular for Palmeiras’ U20 squad, though he has yet to make a competitive appearance for the Brazilian outfit.

Curiously, Estevao will be teammates with Endrick, who is set to join Real Madrid next summer, should he get promoted to the senior side sometime later this year.

Estevao looking for Barcelona move

After bagging Vitor Roque, Estevao Willian is the next Brazilian gem on Barcelona’s radar, as the club look to strengthen their footprint in South America.

However, the Catalans are set to face intense competition in the race to sign the Palmeiras starlet. PSG, for one, had already submitted a whopping €50 million offer for the youngster.

Estevao, though, is keen on continuing his progress at Palmeiras and is not thinking about a move to Europe, at least for now.

But the 16-year-old admittedly dreams of joining Barcelona sometime in the future, as he is a huge fan of the Catalan outfit. He wants to follow in the footsteps of Lionel Messi and create a legacy at Camp Nou.

However, with other clubs also in contention, it remains to be seen whether or not Barça can others to the chase, in the race to sign the forward.