Neymar has told Chelsea-bound Estevao Willian to continue to "shine and enchant everyone" after breaking a record the the Brazilian set 15 years ago.

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• Estevao breaks a Neymar record
• Brazilian congratulates teenager
• Told to 'shine & enchant everyone'

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Over the weekend, Palmeiras wonderkid Estevao reached 18 goal contributions this season – something no other under-17 player had achieved in a single campaign in the 21st century in the Brazilian Serie A. That took him past the previous record holder, Neymar, who registered 16 goals and assists while playing for Santos in 2009. Now, the 32-year-old has paid tribute to the teenager.

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• WHAT NEYMAR SAID

  He wrote in an Instagram story: "Congratulations [Estevao] for the broken record. May you continue to shine and enchant everyone with your soccer. Fly."

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Estevao will head to Chelsea next summer when he turns 18 after agreeing a deal that could rise to £56 million ($73m). Such a fee brings with it a lot of pressure and expectation, but the youngster appears to be delivering on that hype right now after this record-breaking feat.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  The Brazil international is likely to feature for Palmeiras – who sit second in the table – when they host Fortaleza in their next league fixture on Saturday night.

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