Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca heaped praise on new signing Estevao Willian after his Premier League debut against Crystal Palace on Sunday as he came on in the second half for Jamie Gittens.
"The personality has been top. You can see that he is from Brazil, they are different and he is going to be a fantastic player for the club. We know about Cole (Palmer), Estevao needs time to adapt but he is going to be important for the team."
The 18-year-old winger is regarded as one of the most exciting talents in world football, and Blues fans have already taken a shining to the teenager who they believe can become a superstar at the club.
Speaking to the club website, the Brazilian international explained how much he is loving life in West London and how he is surprised how quickly he has adapted to his new environment.
“I feel so good. It’s an incredible experience to be here playing in the Premier League and I’m just so grateful I have been given the opportunity here.
“I have adapted a lot quicker than I thought I would thanks to the manager, the coaching staff and all my new team-mates. They have all helped me so much and given everything to me since I arrived to make me feel comfortable and give me confidence.
“Everyone has helped me adapt to the game, but also the new conditions here. I’m enjoying every minute and I’m not trying to make things happen faster.
“I’m just trying to take it day by day and enjoy it as much as I can.”
Chelsea were held to a goalless draw by Palace at home but face West Ham United on Friday afternoon, a side who lost 3-0 to newly promoted Sunderland last week. Estevao could feature once more under Maresca, who has put a lot of faith in the teenager.