Barcelona monitoring Estevao as Chelsea spell stalls
Barcelona are reportedly still tracking Estevao Willian, who joined Chelsea from Palmeiras after earlier links to the Catalan club. The Brazilian has played only 23 minutes this season and is said to be unhappy with limited opportunities under Xabi Alonso. Deco is said to be following the situation, though there is no indication Estevao wants to leave Chelsea yet.
Before moving to Chelsea from Palmeiras, Estevao Willian drew strong interest from Barcelona. The Catalan side reportedly still likes him, and Deco is tracking his situation in London. His season has featured just 23 minutes of action under Xabi Alonso, and he is said to be unhappy with scarce playing time.
There are also claims of tension over conditioning: he does not want to keep adding muscle, fearing it may blunt the skill and speed that make him dangerous. Barcelona previously opted against a deal partly because Lamine Yamal fills a similar role; his agent cited financial issues and said Estevao holds affection for the club.
This story may mainly affect Chelsea and Barcelona supporters, young-player watchers, and those invested in Estevao’s development. If his minutes remain scarce, it could fuel wider discussion about how clubs handle teenage signings, physical conditioning, and loan or transfer strategies. A future move could alter squad planning and fan expectations at both clubs, though no exit is currently suggested.