Chelsea Football Club has successfully negotiated the transfer of Willian Estevão from Palmeiras with a total potential fee of €65 million. The deal includes a fixed fee of €40 million, with an additional €20 million in easily achievable add-ons and a further €5 million in more challenging performance-related bonuses.
Contract Details and Medical
Willian Estevão is set to sign a contract that will keep him at Chelsea until June 2032. The initial medical examinations have already been completed, paving the way for his integration into the Chelsea first team in 2025.
Progression of the Transfer
The finalisation of this transfer follows a series of negotiations and bids over the past months. Chelsea had previously secured a verbal agreement for Estevão in May and submitted a €65 million bid shortly thereafter. The club has been consistently close to sealing the deal, indicating a strong interest in the player and a strategic move to strengthen their squad for future competitions.