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The Blues have reached a verbal accord with the 17-year-old, according to Fabrizio Romano, and he will make the move to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2025, after he turns 18. The London team will have to pay at least €30 million (£26m/$32m) plus variables to Palmeiras for him, Relevo claims.
Nicknamed 'Messinho' in his homeland amid comparisons to Lionel Messi, the winger attracted interest from the likes of Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal. The French side saw an offer turned down, while Barca did not lodge an offer for him, Relevo reports.
Willian will be the latest young Brazilian star to join the Blues in recent years, following in the footsteps of ex-Vasco da Gama man Andrey Santos and former Santos duo Deivid Washington and Angelo Gabriel.