Arriving in London in the summer of 2013 from Anji Makhachkala for 35 million euros, Willian has become a member of the Chelsea workforce. Aged 31 today and at the end of the contract with the Blues, the international Auriverde (69 selections) was expected to leave Chelsea at the end of his lease: next June 30. But the Premier League being suspended until at least April 30 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Championship should therefore end in July at the earliest.
A date that could be problematic for players at the end of the contract like Willian. In an interview with Esporte Interativo , the native of Ribeirão Pires said he was ready to end the season with the London club, whatever happens. “I want to finish the Championship and be loyal to the club, like they did with me. As always, I am ready to give the best for my team, whatever my contractual situation, even for free, "he said.
Olivier Giroud also at the end of the contract
A revelation that might push the leaders of Chelsea to extend it. In early March, Willian refused a two-year extension formulated by Chelsea, which he considered insufficient according to information from UOL Esporte . Willian would like to be extended for a minimum of three seasons.
Within the Blues squad, four other players are in the same situation as their teammate. Among them, Pedro, Willy Caballero, Marco van Ginkel and in particular Olivier Giroud will be free from June 30. The English Federation (FA) has not yet made a decision regarding the players at the end of the contract.
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