'We are very happy with how he is doing things'
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There was a fun bit at the end of Enzo Maresca’s news conference when a Brazilian journalist asked him about Estevao Willian.
The 17-year-old winger was signed for an initial £29m from Palmeiras early in the summer but remains in his home country before a move to Stamford Bridge when he turns 18 in 2025.
When asked the left-field question about Estevao, who recently made his full international debut, Maresca said: "Yes, we are following him. He is doing fantastic - but, unfortunately, he is doing fantastic there and not with us.
"We are going to wait until next summer when he will arrive here but, for sure, we are very happy in the way he is doing these things."
The Italian also joked when asked if he has spoken to the youngster, who has 15 goal involvements in his past 21 domestic games, adding: "No, no, no. I have so many players to speak [laughs]. No, I didn't speak with him."
It was a light-hearted end after a big 1-0 win at Bournemouth as Maresca’s side survived heavy pressure, with Jadon Sancho impressing on his debut and fellow substitute Christopher Nkunku winning the match.