November 8th 2025.
Chelsea fans were not pleased to see Estevao starting on the bench for their match against Wolves, which Chelsea ultimately won. However, Enzo Maresca, the Chelsea manager, has reassured fans that he plans to gradually increase Estevao's playing time. This decision was met with criticism from supporters, who were hoping to see the young player start after his impressive performance in the Champions League earlier in the week.
Despite not starting, Estevao was brought on as a substitute in the 64th minute, immediately making an impact by providing the cross for Joao Pedro's goal. Pedro Neto also scored, securing a 3-0 victory for Chelsea and placing them second in the Premier League, six points behind leaders Arsenal. After the match, Maresca was informed that a data company had already valued Estevao at £100 million. When asked about this, Maresca replied, "Yeah, you can see that, absolutely."
He continued, "His talent is top-notch. We are working towards helping him adapt and giving him the right amount of playing time, and he's doing fantastic. In the next five or ten years, he will be a top, top player for this club."
Estevao's performance against Wolves and his potential future value did not go unnoticed by Maresca. When asked if it was challenging to manage the hype surrounding the young player, Maresca admitted, "Absolutely, yes. Fans pay to see players like Estevao and Cole Palmer on the pitch because they bring joy to the game. The only difference is that Estevao is new to England, so he needs some time to adapt."
Maresca also assured fans that they will see more of Estevao in the future, saying, "Slowly, slowly, he will start games for us. I was worried before this match because these types of games can be tricky, but Estevao's presence on the pitch brought energy and excitement to the fans. We are happy to have him on the team."
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