“I know I scored a beautiful goal but you were the best player today, I can’t believe you have played your last game for us”: Chelsea player Estevão Willian sent emotional message to ONE Chelsea teammate who has just played his last game for the club against Liverpool.

Football has a way of mixing triumph with heartbreak, and that was exactly the case at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea edged Liverpool 2-1 in a pulsating Premier League clash. The evening should have been remembered only for the brilliance of Estevão Willian, the 17-year-old Brazilian wonderkid, who sealed victory with a stunning stoppage-time strike. Yet, his post-match message to one Chelsea teammate transformed the celebration into a bittersweet moment for the club.

After the final whistle, Estevão was quick to deflect attention away from himself. While he had scored the winner and earned widespread praise, the teenager stunned fans by publicly acknowledging that one of his teammates had just played his final game for Chelsea. His words, filled with raw emotion, spread like wildfire across social media.

“I know I scored a beautiful goal, but you were the best player today. I can’t believe you have played your last game for us,” Estevão said, a statement that instantly captured the hearts of supporters.

The match itself had all the hallmarks of a classic. Moisés Caicedo put Chelsea ahead with a thunderous strike from distance, sending the Bridge into early raptures. But Liverpool, as they so often do, found a response. Cody Gakpo levelled the score midway through the second half, setting up a tense finale. With the game seemingly destined for a draw, Estevão produced a moment of individual brilliance — cutting inside, beating his marker, and curling a shot beyond Alisson. The roof of Stamford Bridge nearly came off as the ball rippled the net.

Yet, amid the cheers and jubilation, Estevão’s mind was elsewhere. He wasn’t celebrating only for himself. His goal became a dedication, a farewell gesture to a teammate who, according to reports, had been informed prior to kick-off that this would be his last outing in Chelsea blue.

The identity of the mystery player has become the hot topic among Chelsea fans. While the club has not confirmed the name, speculation is rife. Many believe it could be captain Conor Gallagher, who has been heavily linked with a move away due to Financial Fair Play pressures. Others suggest it may be Benoît Badiashile or even Raheem Sterling, both of whom face uncertain futures at Stamford Bridge.

Whoever the player may be, Estevão’s heartfelt words struck a chord. For a teenager who has only just begun his Chelsea journey, his ability to show maturity and empathy underlines why he is already being tipped as the face of the club’s future. Fans flooded social media with messages praising his character as much as his talent.

One supporter wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “Estevão is different. Not just on the pitch, but off it too. What a gem of a player and person. He gets it — Chelsea is about family.” Another commented: “We may have lost a legend tonight, but we’ve gained a superstar who already understands what it means to wear this shirt.”

Manager Enzo Maresca also weighed in during his post-match interview, refusing to reveal the departing player but admitting that Estevão’s words reflected the strong bonds within the squad. “This is football — players come and go, but what matters is the respect and unity in the dressing room. Estevão showed that today, not just with his goal, but with his message.”

The departure, whenever officially announced, will mark the end of a chapter for Chelsea. But the win over Liverpool — and Estevão’s stunning display — also signaled the dawn of a new era. At just 17, the Brazilian has shown he has the quality to carry games on his shoulders and the maturity to lead off the pitch.

For Chelsea fans, October 4, 2025, will be remembered not only as the day they beat Liverpool but as the day their new star declared himself to the world while bidding farewell to a teammate who had given everything for the badge. It was a night of joy, tears, and transition — the perfect embodiment of football’s emotional power.