Esteban: I asked An Shuai for leave to take the driving license test, and during lunch he announced in public that I had passed the test.

Sports 4:22am, 14 November 2025 75

The 18-year-old Chelsea forward Esteban has been selected for Brazil's latest national team roster. A few days ago, the Brazilian forward told in an interview how he asked coach Carlo Ancelotti for leave to take a driver's license test.

Esteban said: "We were meeting with the national team in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Things were very busy and I only had a little time before coming here, so I had to get my driver's license in Brazil. I asked Ancelotti for leave and asked him if he could give me some time to take the driving test."

"Then, I went to take the driving test. When I came back, Ancelotti was standing at the door waiting for me, just to ask me if I passed the test... I told him: 'Sir, I passed, yes, I passed! '"

"At lunch, Ancelotti said to the team: 'Everyone, stop! I have something to tell you... Esteban passed the driving test! Then the whole team laughed."