World Cup winner Branco has said that Chelsea-bound forward, Estevao Willian, is the best Brazilian-born player since Neymar.
Willian, who is also called ‘Messiho’, has already passed his medical at Stamford Bridge.
He will move to Stamford Bridge in a £51 million deal
He is widely regarded as one of the most highly talented youngsters in Brazilian football.
Willian, 17, has now received high praise from the former World Cup star, Branco.
Branco, who spoke to Ginga Bonito, via CFCPys on X, said, “For me, with all due respect to the others, this is something serious, that I’ve never said before, and I’m going to say it.
“Since Neymar, Estevao is the best Brazilian born player I’ve seen.”
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