Barcelona and Man City in battle for 16-year-old Palmeiras midfielder with La Liga side determined to avoid repeat of Endrick & Estevao misses

Barcelona accelerate talks for Brazilian gem

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Manchester City lead Premier League pursuit

Manchester City and Chelsea

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An elite talent making his mark

Wearing the number 10 shirt, Conceicao has exploded onto the scene at the South American U-17 Championship in Paraguay, establishing himself as a standout performer with one goal and two assists. Observers consider him a special player, drawing heavy comparisons to Estevao's early days. The youngster himself highlighted his playing style in a recent interview, explaining: "I love the one-on-one, dribbling and beating my opponents with speed." When discussing his ultimate inspiration for reaching the pinnacle of professional football, the teenager was crystal clear about his current role model, proudly adding: "My reference is Endrick..."

What the future holds

Conceicao cannot move to Europe until he officially turns 18. Palmeiras are in no rush to sell and plan to integrate him into Abel Ferreira's first team directly after the U-17 tournament. The strategy is for him to become a key senior player before making his multi-million euro move abroad.