Neymar held the record with 16 having come through the ranks at Santos before moving to Europe in 2013. The deal to take Estevao to Chelsea could rise to more than £51m by way of various add-ons, which would make the forward the most expensive South American teenager in history.

Palmeiras winger Estevao broke Neymar's record for goal contributions for an Under-17 player in Brazil's top flight with his dazzing display against Juventude.In summer, Chelsea struck a £56m deal

Chelsea signing Estevao Willian was seen as something of a coup for the Blues. The teenager was chased by a number of clubs across Europe, with Chelsea splashing out an initial £29million to sign him.