Chelsea new boy Estevao Willian has turned down the chance to join his soon-to-be team-mates at the Club World Cup, having been knocked out by the Blues before he links up with them later this summer. The Brazilian wonderkid has stayed with Palmeiras despite officially signing a deal with Chelsea over a year ago.

The Club World Cup quarter-finals continue today with Palmeiras and Chelsea facing off at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Palmeiras eliminated fellow Brazilian side Botafogo in the round of 16 to reach this stage, while Chelsea progressed from a chaotic weather-delayed match in Charlotte against Benfica.

Chelsea star Cole Palmer has said that Estevao Willian has got “amazing quality” as the Brazilian prepares to officially join the club. The Blues first struck a deal with Palmeiras to sign Estevao last year after agreeing an initial £29m fee that could rise above £50m with add-ons.