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Barça are closely monitoring Estevão’s situation

Estevão’s start to the season at Chelsea is far from meeting the young Brazilian’s expectations. Now aged 19, the winger

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 12:42 PM

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FC Barcelona is reportedly monitoring Estevão's situation at Chelsea due to his limited playing time.
The 19-year-old Brazilian has played just 23 minutes across the first five Premier League matches under Xabi Alonso.
Sporting disagreements reportedly involve positioning, with Estevão seeking a central role occupied by Cole Palmer.

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FC Barcelona is closely monitoring Estevão's situation at Chelsea amid the 19-year-old Brazilian's limited playing time under manager Xabi Alonso. According to Spanish outlet SPORT, the winger is frustrated after managing just 23 minutes across the first five Premier League rounds, with his only two starts coming in the EFL Cup.

Disagreements reportedly exist regarding Estevão's tactical positioning, as he prefers playing centrally where Cole Palmer currently features. Despite Barcelona's reported interest, the article notes that a permanent or loan departure from Chelsea is not currently being considered by the player or his representatives.

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Barça are closely monitoring Estevão’s situation

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