Endrick left Palmeiras after the goalless draw with San Lorenzo in the Libertadores, and Luis Guilherme said his goodbyes at the beginning of June, transferring to West Ham in a deal worth R$ 170 million. Estêvão, on the other hand, is still on the field. This is because he just turned 17, and unlike Luis Guilherme, his age does not allow him to leave the club - only at 18, from April 2025. In the deal with Chelsea, he will stay at Verdão until the middle of the year to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup.

In the meantime, he has secured an absolute starting position in Abel Ferreira's team and has emerged as a protagonist amidst Palmeiras' growth this season. He impresses the coach, teammates, and the stands. He has also earned praise from his now former teammate, with whom he shared a few months of professional development. "He is a star. There's nothing more to say about him. We played together in the U-17 Copa do Brasil, we were champions together. I assisted him, and he also assisted me. In my farewell, I had the joy of playing with my best friend, Guilherme," said the forward.

"We already knew he was capable of this, Estevão, just like Guilherme. They are phenomenal. I hope they have phenomenal careers," he added. The three are part of the best homegrown generation of Palmeiras, which projects a revenue of R$ 1 billion with the left-footed players - including other names such as defender Fellipe Jack and midfielder Thalys.