Barcelona in race for Palmeiras' Estevao
25-12-2023 01:14 PM
Ammon News - Various big-name European clubs are interested in Palmeiras forward Estevao Willian commonly known as "Messinho" as has been reported by Mundo Deportivo.
The 16-year-old's dream is to play for Barcelona, although a transfer to the Catalan club is looking increasingly unlikely as they are not currently making a move due to their financial situation. There will still be plenty of options to be considered, with Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City all willing to trigger his €60m release clause.
Despite Messinho not being able to complete a move until the summer of 2025, Palmeiras want the forward to make up his mind on a future destination. That is because they hope for the move to be similar to that of Endrick's to Real Madrid and for it to be completed before he is allowed to make the move to Europe.
Messinho's father travelled to Manchester, London, Paris and Barcelona in October to listen to the sporting proposals of the interested clubs and like his son the favoured option was a transfer to Barca. Even so, the Blaugrana's indecision is making the possibility of signing the teenager increasingly difficult.
Messinho made his competitive first-team debut for Palmeiras in their 1-1 draw against Cruzeiro earlier this month.
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