CHELSEA fans couldn’t believe just how cold Marc Cucurella was towards soon-to-be team-mate Willian Estevao.
The teenage star came up against his new club early this morning in the quarter-finals of the .
But his imminent Blues team-mates didn’t take it easy on him, sticking it on him whenever he had the ball.
Cucurella wasn’t in the mood for any pleasantries during the match and even snubbed Estevao’s offer of a handshake.
Footage of Cucurella’s coldness towards Estevao, who agreed to move to west London in May, went viral and became the talk of fans.
One said: “Nah man...that was a bit extreme from Cucu.”;
And another said: “Someone should tell Cucurella Estevao plays for Chelsea now.”;
And another said: “Cucu wahala too much.”;
One remarked: “He isn’t Chelsea yet, love that Cucu!”;
Another chimed in: “You are not one of us yet, so no brotherly love here, bro. Just be on ur side.”;
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Despite his repeated heated run-ins with Cucurella, Estevao insists there’s no bad blood between himself and the Spaniard.
The 18-year-old said: “He clashed a few times (Cucurella), it’s part of the game, mate.
“I hope it stays on the pitch and I hope he helps me a lot at Chelsea.”;
Chelsea ended up running out 2-1 winners thanks to a superb first-half strike from and an own goal from Agustin Giay.
Estevao, who was named Man of the Match, put Palmeiras back on level terms in the 53rd minute, but his strike ended up mattering little.
He said: “I’m very happy I could score a goal to help my club.
“Unfortunately, this wasn’t the result we wanted, but we gave our best on the pitch and now
“I am moving on and I thank Palmeiras for everything.”;
