For almost a year, Barcelona has been monitoring Estevao Willian's development. Club executives adore him, chief among them being Deco, the sports director, who has an extensive understanding of Brazilian football. Due to his play behind the scenes that is reminiscent of Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, Estevao has earned the nickname "Messinho." He has previously expressed his desire to join the Catalan giants, which gives them a significant advantage over rivals like Manchester City, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain in the race for his signature.
Due to their continuous financial difficulties, Barcelona may not be able to finance an outright agreement for Estevao right now, but MD has stated that they are moving closer to a potential deal for the 16-year-old winger. They have been in constant communication with the player's team, but dealing with Palmeiras will be a very different story.