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Willian opens up about transfer speculations
In recent interviews during the International Break, The Metro has reported that Willian has dismissed the rumours about him leaving Chelsea this summer, which saw heavy interest from Title contenders and rivals, Manchester United.
When asked about the transfer speculations, Willian responded,
"A lot of people they say a lot of things in the press, but I never said that I want to leave Chelsea, never,".
‘Always I say that I want to stay at Chelsea as long as possible, and I am happy to stay here.
"When I arrive here my plan was to stay here as long as possible and now I am here five years I hope stay five more! I know I have two years of contract left but I hope to stay more years in the Premier League. I am very happy to be here five years. I have won titles and played a lot of games with a lot of happy moments, and a few sad moments as well but that is part of football."
"But these five years have been very good for me and I am proud to be a Chelsea player."
It was a difficult summer for Chelsea Football Club as the rumours of Antonio Conte being sacked and Eden Hazard being approached by Real Madrid, increasing rapidly. Amidst these rumours, the club also saw two heavy bids being made by The Red Devils, Manchester United for the winger, Willian.
The London club rejected both the bids, stating that Willian is an important player and a part of the future plans.
Jose Mourinho looked to bolster the United squad by the addition of Willian, as the right-wing position at United still seems in contention, even after top players at the club fighting for the position.
The rumours intensified after Willian claimed that he was willing to work under the Portuguese boss ever again if he gets the opportunity.
Willian also had some training ground disagreements with Antonio Conte, which added fuel to the fire that the transfer rumour was causing. Conte had been high on praises for the Brazilian International, but their thoughts seemed to disagree every now and then, behind closed doors at the London based club.
Willian has been a rotation player in the first team after the arrival of the new boss, Maurizio Sarri, but is happy with the playing style of the new manager. He even claimed that if Conte were to stay this season with Chelsea, he might seriously consider leaving for better opportunities.
Sarri has not always given Willian the start and has preferred Pedro over him, but Willian has at least had some playing time even if as a substitute, in all the games Chelsea has played this season.
The future seems bright for Willian at Chelsea currently, but there might be an incoming Manchester United interest in January, which Sarri might have to resist.
