Yamal and Estêvão both have some way to go to match Messi’s early career heights. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, whose first 100 appearances were also made for Barça, scored a ludicrous 41 goals and managed 14 assists, as well as scooping five club trophies. His silverware haul included La Liga and the Champions League.

Estevao had interest from a number of Europe’s top clubs, but chose to join Chelsea for one main reason according to Sky Sports.The Blues agreed a fee with Palmerias worth an initial £29m in the

Marc Cucurella has helped Estevao along massively since the teenager arrived at Chelsea, contributing to his explosion of form. The Blues agreed a deal with Brazilian side Palmeiras to sign the youngster last year but he was unable to move to Stamford Bridge until after his 18th birthday back in April.

RB Leizpig’s in-demand center back Castello Lukeba is thought to be available for less than his €90 million (£78.8 million, $104.4 million) release clause, which drops to €80 million next summer. Chelsea are currently leading a race which also includes Liverpool. (Source: The Athletic)

The Athletic's James Horncastle says Estevao Willian's impressive start at Chelsea "doesn't seem out of the ordinary" because of the philosophy of the club's ownership. "Since the Boehly-Clearlake takeover,

This reclaiming of a record that had stood for over six decades is not just a statistical achievement. It symbolizes the hope and potential that the new generation of Brazilian athletes carries, with Estêvão standing out as one of its greatest exponents.

The timing could not be more dramatic. Neymar faces yet another devastating physical blow just as Carlo Ancelotti defines the contours of his Brazil squad and Estevao accelerates toward superstardom in Europe.

Estevao's representative, Andre Cury, opened up about his client's failed move to Barcelona and highlighted Chelsea's smart approach to reintegrating young talents compared to the Catalan club.