xPetrCechx 13,572 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 From Official Shakhtar Site:Recent days saw Shakhtar’s midfielder Willian being in the spotlight of the Ukrainian and international mass media linking him with a move to Chelsea. The Terrikon.com correspondent asked FC Shakhtar CEO Sergei Palkin to clarify this situation.- Is Shakhtar prepared to sell Willian to Chelsea?- The philosophy of our club is simple: If a big club offers serious money for our player, we will always consider its proposal. Of course, if a player himself wants to leave. In our case, Willian expressed his desire to test himself in the Premier League.- What can you tell about the alleged transfer fee?- Willian’s contract involves a minimum release clause of 35 million Euros. But we met Willian halfway and are ready to let him go for 30 million. It should be said that for the aforementioned sum of money it will be difficult for us now to sign a player of Willian’s level. If the minimum release clause indicated in the contract had been 50 million Euros, then we would demand for the player no less than 40 million. It is important to understand that today we are talking about Chelsea’s desire to buy Willian, but not Shakhtar’s desire to sell him. We also need this player. - What is your response to Chelsea’s 20 million bid for Willian?- When Willian was 19 years old we paid for him almost the same amount of money. What is the point of such a deal then?http://www.shakhtar.com/en/news/20466If We will pay 30 Mil for him and not for Hazard i will kill AVB!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laeth 527 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Quaresma was a really good player, it was a surprise his failure at Inter. William is a bad buy from the beginning.To be fair, I remember an awful lot of people saying the same thing about Suarez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pHaRaOn 2,131 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Villas-Boas described Shakhtar Donetsk's Willian, with whom Chelsea have been linked in the media in the last day, as an interesting player but says we are not interested in signing anyone who is ineligible for the Champions League this season.from chelseafc.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francozola 2,040 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 What is this guy like? Strengths, weaknesses? And what is his attitude like? Is he arrogant and sulks or an enthusiastic hardworker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Has anyone actually watched more than just the 2 youtube videos on this guy to give an informed opinion on this guys ability? Im reading alot of hes not worth that remarks but Id be willing to bet a ton none of you watch the Ukrainian league.Listen, he said days ago that he is saving his money he earns in Ukrayne to return to Brazil and play again for Corinthians. He also tried to play for Corinthians in January, but Shaktar refused to loan him.He is the typical brazilian that ask to return to Brazil while under a contract with an european club. If he comes to Chelsea, and dont get many chances as starting XI, soon he will ask Chelsea to stay 6 months in Brazil, and probably will say its due to family matter.Thats why AVB is making a huge mistake trying to get this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,572 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Villas-Boas described Shakhtar Donetsk's Willian, with whom Chelsea have been linked in the media in the last day, as an interesting player but says we are not interested in signing anyone who is ineligible for the Champions League this season.from chelseafc.comSo no Hazard or Cavani or Hamsik?!!! :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramox 246 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Villas-Boas described Shakhtar Donetsk's Willian, with whom Chelsea have been linked in the media in the last day, as an interesting player but says we are not interested in signing anyone who is ineligible for the Champions League this season.OH MY FUCKIN GOD. WE SHOULD THINK ABOUT OUR FUTURE, NOT JUST IN NEARLY FUTURE. AND THEY ARE REALLY HOPE WE CAN WIN THE CL? GRRRRRRRRR. We should concentrate to the PL to reach the CL spot.... -.-" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 So no Hazard or Cavani or Hamsik?!!! :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh: Did you really believe we'd bother with those 3 in Jan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francozola 2,040 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Listen, he said days ago that he is saving his money he earns in Ukrayne to return to Brazil and play again for Corinthians. He also tried to play for Corinthians in January, but Shaktar refused to loan him.He is the typical brazilian that ask to return to Brazil while under a contract with an european club. If he comes to Chelsea, and dont get many chances as starting XI, soon he will ask Chelsea to stay 6 months in Brazil, and probably will say its due to family matter.Thats why AVB is making a huge mistake trying to get this guy.Why? Is it due to homesickness? Or lack of ambition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Why? Is it due to homesickness? Or lack of ambition?Lack of professionalism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,572 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Did you really believe we'd bother with those 3 in Jan?Maybe Hazard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severinb 309 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I cant understand AVB does he really think we can win the championsleague just buy creative players and players we need! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando 6,585 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Wait a minute, I just notice something!His virtuoso display made him a prime target for Arsenal. Manager Arsene Wenger tried to sign him last summer but was put off by Shakhtar's asking price. First Mata and now Willian.Are we scouting from Arsenal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,572 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Wait a minute, I just notice something!First Mata and now Willian.Are we scouting from Arsenal?If u ask Boas then no. (Official Site). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando 6,585 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 If u ask Boas then no. (Official Site). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daBlackMamba7 174 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Yeah and I remember Mourinho also did some crazy buy here at Chelsea as well. Yet not many people mention that.It is why it's silly to judge a manager just by one transfer. You have to judge overall.Overall Mourinho did good.Overall (so far), AVB has been doing good.The amazing Boulahrouz springs to mind :eyebrows: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severinb 309 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 He said: “Willian is a very interesting player but he is cup-tied in the Champions League and I don’t think we should go for players who cannot be involved in all the competitions.”“Again, I’m not stressed on what we can do in this transfer window.“If a good opportunity arises we could study it but at the moment we are very satisfied.”But while Villas-Boas hinted there may be no further additions to his squad, he was pleased to see Michael Essien continue his comeback from injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laeth 527 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 If AVB truely beleives this squad is good enough; I'll have lost all respect for him. Did he not watch the game today? =\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I find his reluctance to sign players who are cup-tied frustrating. That only means that next season, when they are not cup-tied anymore, they'll end up somewhere else and we'll end up with B/C plans like Meireles. Although that might not be true, because it doesn't seem that other clubs are too active in Jan either. But if we miss out on a CL spot next season because of no obvious cover for our main players, AVB will really reflect on his words with salt and ketchup on it and eat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchuka 99 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I like how he's not afraid to take players on and dribble past them, as oppose to the standard pass pass pass pass that's currently plaguing our midfield. He's a good alternative if we don't get Hazard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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