Former Barca Scout Remarks on Estevao’s Affinity for the Club
Estevao’s Connection to Barcelona
Andre Cury, a former scout for FC Barcelona, emphasizes that Estevao, a former standout at Palmeiras, harbors a deep admiration for the Catalan club.
In an interview with Cadena SER, Cury shared insights from his time scouting the young talent:
In 2018, I began compiling reports on Estevao for Barcelona. By 2019, I brought (then sporting director Eric) Abidal to Brazil to witness one of his performances. Even at just 11 years of age, it was clear he was exceptional and had ambitions of claiming the Ballon d’Or.
Ongoing Discussions About Estevao
Cury recounted that even after his departure from Barca, discussions surrounding Estevao persisted.
We spoke about Estevao in the years 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. We visited the club’s offices with the intention of presenting this player, as we firmly believed he would achieve great success in global football,
he stated.
Future Pairing with Lamine Yamal
The former scout expressed optimism regarding a potential future where Estevao and Lamine Yamal play together at Barcelona.
Imagine the combination akin to that of Neymar and Messi; having both is far superior to simply having one of them,
Cury noted, illustrating his vision for the club’s future star duo.