WATCH: Estevao kisses the Chelsea badge as Brazilian teenager scores first Blues goal in pre-season friendly with Bayer Leverkusen

Estevao Willian marked his Stamford Bridge debut in style, netting his first goal for Chelsea during their pre-season clash with Bayer Leverkusen. The 17-year-old Brazilian winger, signed with huge excitement earlier this summer, calmly finished a rebound before kissing the badge in front of a delighted home crowd.

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WATCH: Estevao kisses the Chelsea badge as Brazilian teenager scores first Blues goal in pre-season friendly with Bayer LeverkusenWATCH: Estevao kisses the Chelsea badge as Brazilian teenager scores first Blues goal in pre-season friendly with Bayer Leverkusen

Chelsea’s exciting new talent Estevao scored less than 20 minutes into the friendly against . The teenager reacted sharply to a Cole Palmer effort that cannoned off the bar, slotting home from close range. His celebration, kissing the badge, drew a raucous response from the Stamford Bridge faithful.

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Estevao may not start regularly this season, with Pedro Neto and Palmer expected to lead the wide positions under Enzo Maresca. However, this impactful start strengthens his case to earn significant minutes ahead of rivals like Jamie Gittens and potential new arrivals Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho. His composure in front of goal offers an exciting alternative as Chelsea reshape their attack following expected outgoings.

The Blues now have just one week to prepare for their opener. Estevao’s sharpness could force Maresca into rethinking his pecking order on the wings. With performances like this, the teenager is well on his way to becoming a fan favourite at Stamford Bridge.