In case you didn’t know…
Willian joined Chelsea from Anzhi Makhachkala for £30million in 2013. Since then, he has won five major trophies with the club.
All in all, the winger has scored 52 goals for Chelsea in 292 appearances. His most memorable performances in the famous blue shirt came in the dreadful 2015/16 season where he earnt Players’ Player of the Year award.
He signed a long-term contract in 2016 and his current deal expires at the end of this upcoming season.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are currently facing a transfer ban which has led them to tying their first team stars to new contracts.
The heart of the matter
One would expect the same sort of convincing with Willian, but the Brazilian appears to have his heart set in West London. Most recently, he also announced that he will be donning the number 10 shirt vacated by Eden Hazard, who left for Real Madrid earlier this summer.
Back in March, Willian also seemed calm over a new contract, indicating his desire to remain at the club. He remarked:
Amid serious interest from clubs all across Europe, namely Barcelona (who saw up to three bids rejected by Chelsea), Manchester United (when Jose Mourinho wanted to reunite with the forward) and Paris Saint-Germain, Willian has reportedly chosen to stay at Stamford Bridge.
The report also suggests that the Blues are ready to give him ‘what he wants.’
What’s next?
Chelsea take on Reading on Sunday. However, Willian will join the team later on, owing to his exploits in the Copa America for his national side.
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