'He didn't understand a single word' — Cole Palmer opens up on hilarious exchange with Chelsea-bound Estevao after Palmeiras Club World Cup clash as language barrier proves problematic

Cole Palmer opened up on his exchange with Chelsea-bound Estevao after the Blues beat Palmeiras in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.

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• Palmer discusses Estevao chat
• Spoke to Chelsea-bound teenager after Palmeiras clash
• Winger had scored for Brazilian side

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Estevao scored a brilliant equaliser for the Brazilian side in the last-eight clash, with his side going on to lose 2-1. Palmer was suitably impressed by his soon-to-be team-mate, seeking him out after the game, though he is not sure much of what he said was understood.

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• WHAT PALMER SAID

  On the chat, Palmer said: "I just said we are excited for you to join, but he didn’t understand a single word I said!"

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Estevao has made an extraordinary start to his career, already scoring 27 goals and assisting 15 in 83 appearances for Palmeiras, aged 18. He also has five caps for the Brazil senior team.

• WHAT NEXT FOR ESTEVAO?

  Estevao will now join up with Chelsea ahead of the 2025-26 season, when he is expected to play a part in Enzo Maresca's first-team squad.

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