Brazilian football icon, Neymar has hailed Chelsea-bound forward Estevao Willian.

Willian has had his medicals at Stamford Bridge and is set to complete a summer transfer to the Blues.

The 19-year-old, who currently plays for Palmeiras, is regarded as one of the best talents in world at the moment.

Neymar, a former Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona star, endorsed the youngster.

He said Willian has the potential to be a great player.

He said (via ESPN), “He is a great talent that is emerging in Brazilian football today. I think he’s going to be a genius.”

Willian, who is also called ‘Messinho’, is set to complete a €61.5 million move to west London.

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