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May232020 by JBNo Comments

Willian ready to sign temporary Chelsea deal but admits future lies elsewhere

Premier League

Willian is willing to sign a temporary deal that will see him stay at Chelsea beyond June 30 when his current deal expires but his long-term future at the club remains in doubt. The Blues face a tough call over renewing the 31-year-old's contract as London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham have shown interest in signing him on a free. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea have just a month to come to an agreement with the Brazil international over extending his deal as the Premier League have set a cut-off date of June 23. Officials are targeting a mid-June restart for theeague, with Chelsea having nine matches remaining and possibly another three in the FA Cup after making it to the quarter-finals. Fletcher reveals bizarre Sir Alex Ferguson team talk...

Sep92018 by JBNo Comments

Willian responds to claims he wanted to join United or Barcelona in the summer window

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Willian has dismissed claims he wanted to leave Chelsea in the summer transfer window. The Brazilian was strongly linked with transfers to both Manchester United and Barcelona before the summer window closed. Barcelona had at least two offers rejected by the Blues, while the United were said to be considering a bid of their own to improve Jose Mourinho’s squad. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Willian played under Mourinho at Stamford Bridge and even conceded he hoped to work with the Portuguese again amid talk of a move to United. But the 30-year-old has dismissed speculation he was interested in leaving Chelsea and says he wants to remain at the club for ‘as long as possible’. ‘A lot of people they say a lot of things in the press, but I never sa...

Aug132018 by JBNo Comments

Willian: No chance I would have stayed at Chelsea under Conte

Premier League

Willian says that there is "no chance" he would have stayed at Chelsea under Antonio Conte, but he is happy he stuck around to play for new manager Maurizio Sarri. Barcelona made offers to secure Willian from Chelsea over the summer, although they were put off as the club demanded more than £60 million for the Brazil international, who has also interested Mourinho. The 30-year-old was a key player towards the end of Conte's reign at the club, but he didn't see eye-to-eye with his former manager and even placed trophy emoji's over him as he posted his FA Cup celebration pictures on social media. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, thoughts of leaving Chelsea are no longer on his agenda. "Would I be here if Conte stayed? No chance. No," he said. "I'...

Jun302018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea reject £50m bid for Willian from Barcelona

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Chelsea have turned down a £50million offer from Barcelona for midfielder Willian. Despite winning the league and cup double last campaign, Barca have concerns that their squad still lacks quality in depth and attacking flair, particularly after their shock Champions League loss to Roma. The Spanish side see the 29-year-old as a playmaker who can add an extra flair to their attack after the departure of Andres Iniesta and want him to link up with Philippe Coutinho. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Willian's representatives have been in Barcelona and the offer from the Spanish giants will be tempting but Chelsea have shown no willingness to sell. Manchester United are also interested in a deal for the Brazil international. It is understood that Unit...