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Chelsea has decided to declare the forward Estevão, 19 years old, as non-transferable, ruling out any possibility of a transfer or loan in the upcoming summer transfer windows. The Chelsea player seems unlikely to move.
As reported by The Telegraph on September 10, 2026, the British club's board is already planning meetings with the player's entourage to agree on a salary increase to reaffirm the institution's trust, despite having a valid contract for another 7 years, signed until June 2033.
The lack of minutes in Xabi Alonso's tactical scheme at Chelsea
The 19-year-old forward has not managed to secure a spot in the starting eleven since the arrival of the Basque coach at Stamford Bridge. In the first 5 official matches played by Chelsea in the 2026-2027 season, the player appeared in 4 games, but only started once in the League Cup and played a total of 16 minutes in the Premier League across 2 matches.
The coach's tactical system, set up with three center-backs, two dynamic wing-backs, and a pair of attacking midfielders, does not utilize the pure winger position where the former Palmeiras player used to operate. In the previous season, the Brazilian forward scored 8 goals and provided 4 assists in 36 official matches, mostly coming off the bench in the majority of games.

Direct competition with Cole Palmer and institutional protection
Cole Palmer's presence in the attacking midfield makes it challenging for the Brazilian international to secure a starting role in the near future. However, the board believes that the player possesses the necessary qualities to become a key figure in European football in the years to come, which is why they quashed rumors about his potential departure from London.
To reinforce his status as a strategic player, Chelsea's board will offer an upward adjustment in his annual salary without extending the contract expiration date set for 2033. The coaching staff will need to manage rotations to accommodate him tactically.
The London club's representatives will meet with Estevão's agents in the last week of September 2026. Chelsea plans to finalize the salary update before the international break in October to ensure the player's stability before facing the demanding stretch of the English championship.
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