“You will dazzle the world”: How to protect Palmeiras Estevao from expectations and interests from Europe | Palm trees

After scoring three goals in Palmeiras’ win over São Paulo last Saturday, which secured Verdão the Brazilian Under-17 Championship title, Estévão emerges as the new promise of the club’s base after Endrik.

Only 16 years old, the striker has impressive numbers in Verdau’s youth teams. Previously called ‘Messinho’, Estêvão has put the nickname aside to try and make history with his own signature.

– Estêvão has a completely different quality with the ball because he catches it with his foot very quickly, hence his nickname Messinho, who although he does not like to be called that name, is very similar to Messi holding the ball – said Joao Paulo Sampaio, manager of a base Palm trees For the Spanish newspaper “AS”.

In April of this year, Estevao signed his first professional contract with the team Palm trees On the day he turned sixteen years old. Brazilian labor law allows the contract to be valid for three years. The termination fine targeted by European clubs amounts to 45 million euros (about 240 million Brazilian reals).

Hey Palm trees He is quietly working to promote Estêvão within the club’s youth categories. A member of this year’s Under-20 squad and cup champion, the striker played in the below category last weekend due to an internal club project to develop key players.

Previously, Indrik, Luis Guilherme, and Kevin, among others, would fluctuate between different categories in different tournaments. At the age of sixteen, Estevao trained with the professional team on occasion, and was part of the support group.

Last season, for example, Estevao played for the Under-15s (four matches, eight goals and four assists) and for the Under-17s (34 matches, 23 goals and eight assists).

Plus all the structure it offers Palm trees Estêvão is supported daily by a nutritionist and physical preparation specialist in supplementary work.

The sports development carried out by the club and also by the professionals who take care of Estêvão’s career is fundamental in the process of maturing as an athlete.

It is common in the final stages of training at the base for players to experience fluctuations in performance due to the change in category and also in training intensity. Therefore, the work done with Estêvão is essential so that the player does not have major problems adapting to the changing classes.

– There are already very high offers, but we are not talking about it because it is still very small. He is 16 years old, class of 2007 (year of birth). I think he will emerge after the U-17 World Cup. Maybe Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Manchester City… they will sign one of the big boys. He will be a great player, said Andre Cory, Estévão’s coach, in an interview with the Spanish newspaper AS, in August.

Paris Saint-Germain even indicated an offer of up to €40 million (R$222 million at current prices) for the attacking midfielder at the end of last year. Verdão didn’t want any work.

The French team’s offer was joint: his and Endrik’s. Paris Saint-Germain offered a fixed sum of €50 million (R$271 million) and a further €30 million (R$163 million) in bonuses for the duo. Shortly afterwards, Endrik was sold to Real Madrid in a deal that could reach €72 million (R$400 million).

Hey Palm trees The value of Estêvão’s termination fine is not disclosed. According to the investigations he conducted geThe club interested in signing the striker will have to pay 45 million euros (240 million Brazilian reals at current prices).

– We will see where Estêvão is going, we will look for what is best for him Palm trees As for the player, I am sure that he is the player who will dazzle the world, according to Joao Paulo Sampaio, director of the Verdão Academy, to the Spanish newspaper “AS”.

Estevao’s speech enhances security Palm trees To keep your jewelry for as long as possible.

– Of course I plan to achieve high levels, but first I want to win titles, score goals, rise to professional levels, and, God willing, create a beautiful story for them – Estevao said after scoring three goals and securing the Brazilian under his leadership – 17 titles for his team. Palm trees.

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