Estevao is frustrated with his limited playing time at Chelsea. Barcelona is closely monitoring the situation surrounding the Brazilian.
This season, the 19-year-old winger has managed just 23 minutes across the first five matches of the Premier League. Manager Xabi Alonso has only entrusted him with a starting position in the League Cup.
Reports suggest there are serious differences between the player and the coach. Estevao prefers to drift inside from the right flank, but this area is occupied by Cole Palmer. The Brazilian is also reluctant to bulk up, fearing it may hinder his speed and dribbling agility.
Diario SPORT notes that the player is not currently planning to switch clubs. While with the national team, he addressed the media in a very diplomatic manner.
Every coach has their own style of play, and of course, I work hard every day and give it my all. That's what I do.
Barcelona's sporting director Deco has long kept tabs on his compatriot. He was keen on signing Estevao while he was still at Palmeiras, but the Catalans chose to invest in Lamine Yamal instead. Ultimately, Chelsea secured the young talent for a fee of €61.5 million.
Brazil national team manager Carlo Ancelotti has publicly backed the player, stating that Estevao remains an important part of the national setup despite his lack of club action.
