July 3, 2024

Brentford

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Chelsea close to securing €2Estêvão Willian (right) dribbles past several Independiente del Valle players in the Copa Libertadores.Photograph: Carla Carniel/Reuters Chelsea are set to complete the signing of the Palmeiras prodigy Estêvão Willian for a fee in the region of €60m (£51.4m). The 17-year-old winger is regarded as one of the best talents in Brazil and Chelsea were determined not to miss out on him. Related: Mauricio Pochettino has built momentum out of chaos at Chelsea They have agreed to pay Palmeiras an initial €34m, with add-ons taking the overall figure to just over €60m. That will make Estêvão, who is nicknamed Messinho, the most expensive teenage player from South America ever. It is a huge leap of faith from Chelsea but the deal is another sign of their strategy of targeting the best young talent in the world. They did not want a repeat of their failure to sign another Palmeiras teenager, Endrick, who opted for Real Madrid. Endrick, 17, scored Brazil’s winner against England at Wembley in March. Negotiations over Estêvão were overseen by Chelsea’s co-sporting director, Laurence Stewart, and their scouting in South America is expected to continue. The club are building a strong presence in the region. Chelsea have scoured Brazil for young talent in the past two years, signing Andrey Santos, Deivid Washington and Ângelo. There is also a significant buzz about them signing the gifted Ecuadorian teenager Kendry Páez, who will arrive at Stamford Bridge in 2025. Terms/Privacy PolicyPrivacy DashboardAbout Our Ads Evening StandardEvening Standard Bernardo Cueva set for Chelsea as Brentford confirm exit of highly rated coach Alex Young Sat, 18 May 2024, 12:44 pm GMT+1·2-min read Bernardo Cueva set for Chelsea as Brentford confirm exit of highly rated coach Brentford have confirmed tactical statistician Bernardo Cueva is set to leave the club, with Chelsea poaching the highly rated coach. As revealed by Standard Sport in March, the Blues have lured Cueva across London has agreed to start a new set-piece department. It is one of a number of big-name backroom appointments, which also include Brighton’s head of recruitment Sam Jewell, Swansea’s head of football operations Josh Marsh and former FA culture consultant Owen Eastwood. Pochettino clarified what Cueva’s arrival means for a potential set-piece department at Chelsea: “We have an amazing department of analysis and set-piece coaches, two set-piece coaches. Bernardo Cueva (Getty Images) Bernardo Cueva (Getty Images) “We already work with set-piece coaches. Of course, the club wants to create a global area of set-pieces to reinforce the already settled area in which two people work. “Like the medical staff, performance, the club created also a goalkeeper area with Ben Roberts. The club is trying to reinforce all areas. That is one area they want to reinforce, move on from, and challenge the people who are here. And we are very supportive of that. “If some people come here to add their knowledge, to help us, to be better, they are very welcome.” Confirmed Cueva’s imminent exit on Saturday, Brentford director of football Phil Giles said: “Bernardo has done a fantastic job for us over the last four seasons. His first season ended with promotion to the Premier League, and he has played a key role in us now achieving four successive Premier League seasons. “Part of Bernardo’s role relates to our set-piece strategies, and this is an area I think everyone at the club can be proud about. He leaves with the blessing and best wishes of everyone at Brentford.” Terms/Privacy PolicyPrivacy DashboardAbout Our Ads Advertisement The GuardianThe Guardian Mauricio Pochettino has built momentum out of chaos at Chelsea Jacob Steinberg Sat, 18 May 2024, 12:00 pm GMT+1·5-min readEstêvão Willian (right) dribbles past several Independiente del Valle players in the Copa Libertadores.Photograph: Carla Carniel/Reuters Chelsea are set to complete the signing of the Palmeiras prodigy Estêvão Willian for a fee in the region of €60m (£51.4m). The 17-year-old winger is regarded as one of the best talents in Brazil and Chelsea were determined not to miss out on him. Related: Mauricio Pochettino has built momentum out of chaos at Chelsea They have agreed to pay Palmeiras an initial €34m, with add-ons taking the overall figure to just over €60m. That will make Estêvão, who is nicknamed Messinho, the most expensive teenage player from South America ever. It is a huge leap of faith from Chelsea but the deal is another sign of their strategy of targeting the best young talent in the world. They did not want a repeat of their failure to sign another Palmeiras teenager, Endrick, who opted for Real Madrid. Endrick, 17, scored Brazil’s winner against England at Wembley in March. Negotiations over Estêvão were overseen by Chelsea’s co-sporting director, Laurence Stewart, and their scouting in South America is expected to continue. The club are building a strong presence in the region. Chelsea have scoured Brazil for young talent in the past two years, signing Andrey Santos, Deivid Washington and Ângelo. There is also a significant buzz about them signing the gifted Ecuadorian teenager Kendry Páez, who will arrive at Stamford Bridge in 2025. Terms/Privacy PolicyPrivacy DashboardAbout Our Ads Evening StandardEvening Standard Bernardo Cueva set for Chelsea as Brentford confirm exit of highly rated coach Alex Young Sat, 18 May 2024, 12:44 pm GMT+1·2-min read Bernardo Cueva set for Chelsea as Brentford confirm exit of highly rated coach Brentford have confirmed tactical statistician Bernardo Cueva is set to leave the club, with Chelsea poaching the highly rated coach. As revealed by Standard Sport in March, the Blues have lured Cueva across London has agreed to start a new set-piece department. It is one of a number of big-name backroom appointments, which also include Brighton’s head of recruitment Sam Jewell, Swansea’s head of football operations Josh Marsh and former FA culture consultant Owen Eastwood. Pochettino clarified what Cueva’s arrival means for a potential set-piece department at Chelsea: “We have an amazing department of analysis and set-piece coaches, two set-piece coaches. Bernardo Cueva (Getty Images) Bernardo Cueva (Getty Images) “We already work with set-piece coaches. Of course, the club wants to create a global area of set-pieces to reinforce the already settled area in which two people work. “Like the medical staff, performance, the club created also a goalkeeper area with Ben Roberts. The club is trying to reinforce all areas. That is one area they want to reinforce, move on from, and challenge the people who are here. And we are very supportive of that. “If some people come here to add their knowledge, to help us, to be better, they are very welcome.” Confirmed Cueva’s imminent exit on Saturday, Brentford director of football Phil Giles said: “Bernardo has done a fantastic job for us over the last four seasons. His first season ended with promotion to the Premier League, and he has played a key role in us now achieving four successive Premier League seasons. “Part of Bernardo’s role relates to our set-piece strategies, and this is an area I think everyone at the club can be proud about. He leaves with the blessing and best wishes of everyone at Brentford.” Terms/Privacy PolicyPrivacy DashboardAbout Our Ads Advertisement The GuardianThe Guardian Mauricio Pochettino has built momentum out of chaos at Chelsea Jacob Steinberg Sat, 18 May 2024, 12:00 pm GMT+1·5-min read 60m transfer for Palmeiras youngster Estêvão Willian

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