Skillful attacker reveals why he snubbed Madrid, Barcelona and Arsenal to JOIN Chelsea

by admin · Published 7 August 2025 · Updated 6 August 2025

The latest arrival to make the move to CHELSEA this summer, Estevao Willian, has opened up and revealed just why he decided to snub Real Madrid, Arsenal and Barcelona and join the Blues.

Despite the fact that Estevao has only just arrived at Chelsea and playing on a weekly basis, there is already alot of excitement about what the Brazilian can bring to the club having made a big name for himself over in South America.

He was already one of the best players in the Brazilian league, is a full international and has many of the countries legends coming out and stating that he has the quality to go on and become one of the best players in world football.

Now – Estevao Willian has explained why he joined CHELSEA and snubbed transfer moves to the likes of Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona: ‘Their plans, the structure and the club – everything,’ Estevao said.

‘But mainly the plans and the project the club has is what interested me and my family, and I think it was the best decision we could have made.’

Estevao has also expressed his admiration for Chelsea legend Eden Hazard and hopes to follow in the footsteps of a number of Brazilian players who’ve featured for the Blues over the years – including Thiago Silva, David Luiz, Ramires, Oscar and Willian.

‘Eden Hazard is the one that I watched the most at Chelsea,’ Estevao added. ‘He’s ace. [And] it’s a pleasure to be here where so many Brazilians made history.

‘I hope to follow those who wrote a beautiful story here at Chelsea just like they did.

‘After I had signed for Chelsea and in the final game of 2024, I played against Thiago Silva. He came and talked to me.

‘He said I was going to love the club, which has an incredible structure and is an incredible club. And now [I am here], I can see how amazing this club is.

‘[My long-term goals at Chelsea are] I want to win all the titles possible: the Premier League and the Champions League as well

‘And personally, to be the best in the world and keep working hard so that these dreams come true.’

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