Willian is a free agent at the end of this season
Brazilian winger Willian has revealed that Chelsea weren’t willing to offer him a long-term deal to keep him at Stamford Bridge.
The 31-year-old is a free agent at the end of the season and The Express reports that Willian seems likely to leave us.
Willian has been an excellent servant at Stamford Bridge, but the problem lies with Chelsea’s policy.
The club doesn’t offer long-term deals to players above 30, and Willian wants a three-year deal (h/t Express).
The Brazilian was speaking to Expediente Futebol and believed his time was up at the club (h/t Express):
“I think it will be very difficult for me to renew because Chelsea offered me two years, I asked for three and it ended there, we didn’t talk anymore, we didn’t negotiate anymore.
“Three years… Chelsea said it would be impossible, so for now there’s this difficulty, but nothing is impossible.”
There were reports of Willian being contacted by other clubs, however, the Brazilian rubbished such claims.
Willian also spoke about possibly returning to Brazil but still wants to play more in Europe:
“I honestly cannot say whether I will return to Brazil and end my career here, or I will end in Europe or elsewhere.
“But if I really happen to return to Brazil, Corinthians would be a cool club to end at, to play for. It was the club where I was revealed, I have a special affection.”
A blow for the Blues?
Willian is one of the most hard-working players we have in the team, but the contract policy seems to be rigid.
The Brazilian has seven goals and six assists for us this season and has put in some brilliant performances too.
Handing a 31-year-old a two-year deal is a pretty good move but it seems both parties are off by a year.
It would have been great to keep hold of Willian for another year at least, and it will be interesting to see what happens next.
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