FC Barcelona has already fulfilled its objective of officially signing Vitor Roque and is going for another of the young promises of Brazilian football: Estêvão Willian. Only 16 years old, and nicknamed “Messinho” due to the similarities in his game with Lionel Messi, he has already been on the club’s radar for months, but now he is determined to advance in a concrete way.
This was reported by the Catalan newspaper Mundo Deportivo, which dedicated its cover to the news with the title “Green light for Messinho”. The young man already made his debut in the Palmeiras first team and left great performances in the U-17 World Cup that took place at the end of last year in Indonesia.
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Other European greats such as Manchester United, City, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain have also been following the trajectory of this attacking midfielder, who has a contract with the last Brasileirao champion until June 2026. However, both the footballer Like his agent, they have expressed their desire to give priority to the Blaugrana and the help of Deco, the institution’s sports director, could be fundamental to realizing that dream.
Que dobradinha! 🤌🔥
Enquanto um estreia pela Seleção principal, o outro brilha na Sub-17. Mais um #TBT pra vocês, agora com assistência de Endrick e gol de Estêvão! 💚🏆 Palmeiras 3×1 Atlético-MG | Copa do Brasil Sub-17
🗓️ 24/05/2022#AvantiPalestra pic.twitter.com/humgXzZch2— SE Palmeiras (@Palmeiras) November 23, 2023
The obstacles for Messinho to arrive at Barça
The financial problems that the club is going through are the first obstacle that it has to overcome before each operation in the market and this case is no exception. The signing of “Messinho” is in the pipeline, but it is a purchase with a view to the future and there are other more urgent priorities to attend to.
The young man’s latest contract with Palmeiras includes a termination clause of 60 million euros, an astronomical figure at this time for FC Barcelona. Especially taking into account that by FIFA rules, the footballer could not leave until he reaches the age of majority, in April 2025.
