Willian to join one of Chelsea's Premier League rivals

 

Willian has suggested he wants to stay in the Premier League beyond the end of this season even if it means joining one of Chelsea's Premier League rivals.

 

The 31-year-old has entered the final three months of his current Chelsea contract and is free to discuss a Bosman transfer with foreign clubs.

 

Chelsea want Willian to stay but are only willing to offer the Brazil international a two-year deal to renew.

 

Chelsea do not tend to offer players the wrong side of 30 with anything more than rolling 12-month deals.

 

Willian, however, has made it clear he wants a three-year deal and is even willing to join one of Chelea's main rivals after settling in England.

 

"My desire is to stay in the Premier League but I don't rule out playing in other leagues, no," Willian told The Sun. "I'll play until the end of the season and see what happens.

 

"The only concrete negotiation was to renew a contract with Chelsea, which wasn't possible. They wanted a two-year contract and I asked for three.

 

"Now, everything has stopped. We hear rumours, we know that we have interests from clubs, especially because I'll be free in the market, I'll be able to negotiate, there are no offers for now.

 

"Returning to Brazil is not something I think about now. It doesn't cross my mind. I still have a lot of interest in Europe."

 

Willian to join one of Chelsea's Premier League rivals

 

 

Willian has spent the seven years at Chelsea after the Blues hi-jacked Tottenham's move for the Brazilian in 2013.

 

Now Willian could finally end up joining Tottenham with former Chelea manager Jose Mourinho at the north London outfit.

 

Willian has featured in all but one of Chelsea's Premier League matches this season and has played a direct hand in 10 goals in that time (five goals, five assists).