Willian

[NikkiCFC 7,953]

He will play for Arsenal or Spurs next season. I wanted him gone for so long so I do not have problem with this. If some fans call him names for this it would be hypocritical.

[Fulham Broadway 16,854]

He's making more noises (if you believe the press) about moving on now. Don't blame him. We'd all want a 3 year deal in what is a short career

I've never knocked him and it only seems to be on the internet he gets slagged. Obviously we will be fucked off if he goes to Sp*rs, but then more fool them if they pay him up until he's 35. The other thing is, there are players out there with his ability that score more.

[Jase 43,479]

 

[Vesper 28,826]

Merson: World-class Willian could play for Manchester City tomorrow

https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/paul-merson-slams-chelsea-in-willian-contract-saga

Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson believes Chelsea have 'dropped one' for failing to agree a contract extension with Brazilian winger Willian. 

The 31-year-old is set to become a free agent as he heads into the final months of his contract at Stamford Bridge which expires this summer.

A deal to remain in west London is becoming increasingly unlikely after Willian admitted the two parties' wishes are far apart. 

"I think it's unlikely that I'll renew because Chelsea offered me a two-year deal, I asked for three and it ended there."

But Sky Sports' Paul Merson has hailed Willian's qualities and believes he could walk into Manchester City's team. 

"Willian is world class, and Chelsea haven’t got a lot of world-class players. Willian has been outstanding, he could play for Manchester City tomorrow. There will be teams queuing around the block to sign him," Merson said on Sky Sports. 

"He’s a special player and for me, Chelsea have dropped one by letting it get to this situation."

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1 hour ago, Vesper said:

Merson: World-class Willian could play for Manchester City tomorrow

https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/paul-merson-slams-chelsea-in-willian-contract-saga

Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson believes Chelsea have 'dropped one' for failing to agree a contract extension with Brazilian winger Willian. 

The 31-year-old is set to become a free agent as he heads into the final months of his contract at Stamford Bridge which expires this summer.

A deal to remain in west London is becoming increasingly unlikely after Willian admitted the two parties' wishes are far apart. 

"I think it's unlikely that I'll renew because Chelsea offered me a two-year deal, I asked for three and it ended there."

But Sky Sports' Paul Merson has hailed Willian's qualities and believes he could walk into Manchester City's team. 

"Willian is world class, and Chelsea haven’t got a lot of world-class players. Willian has been outstanding, he could play for Manchester City tomorrow. There will be teams queuing around the block to sign him," Merson said on Sky Sports. 

"He’s a special player and for me, Chelsea have dropped one by letting it get to this situation."

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Even I dont think Pep will sign him but he will do very well in spurs across from son.

[Vesper 28,826]

Willian offered to Barcelona but Catalans not interested this time

The Brazilian has been a target in the past but the club have other priorities now

https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/willian-offered-to-barcelona-but-catalans-not-interest-this-time-7921011

[OhForAGreavsie 5,892]

7 hours ago, Vesper said:

Merson: World-class Willian could play for Manchester City tomorrow

https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/paul-merson-slams-chelsea-in-willian-contract-saga

Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson believes Chelsea have 'dropped one' for failing to agree a contract extension with Brazilian winger Willian. 

The 31-year-old is set to become a free agent as he heads into the final months of his contract at Stamford Bridge which expires this summer.

A deal to remain in west London is becoming increasingly unlikely after Willian admitted the two parties' wishes are far apart. 

"I think it's unlikely that I'll renew because Chelsea offered me a two-year deal, I asked for three and it ended there."

But Sky Sports' Paul Merson has hailed Willian's qualities and believes he could walk into Manchester City's team. 

"Willian is world class, and Chelsea haven’t got a lot of world-class players. Willian has been outstanding, he could play for Manchester City tomorrow. There will be teams queuing around the block to sign him," Merson said on Sky Sports. 

"He’s a special player and for me, Chelsea have dropped one by letting it get to this situation."

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A pundit who knows less about football than Merson would be hard, if not impossible, to find. That he grew up a Chelsea fan is the only positive thing I can think of to say about Paul Merson.

[Vesper 28,826]

47 minutes ago, OhForAGreavsie said:

A pundit who knows less about football than Merson would be hard, if not impossible, to find. That he grew up a Chelsea fan is the only positive thing I can think of to say about Paul Merson.

[Vesper 28,826]

Chelsea's Willian Has Reservations About Returning From Coronavirus Shutdown

https://www.si.com/soccer/2020/04/17/willian-chelsea-coronavirus-premier-league-return-brazil

SAO PAOLO (AP) — Chelsea winger Willian is relishing the Premier League resuming, with some reservations during the coronavirus pandemic.

“If we restart playing without fans but there’s contact on the pitch and maybe we can spread the virus between us,” Willian said in a video interview. “It’s not a bad idea but they have to know very carefully what’s going to happen. Maybe a player can have the virus and we play against each other, you know?

“I play against someone and I get the virus then I go home after the game to stay with my family and pass the virus to my wife or daughters. So we have to be careful about that.”

It was teammate Callum Hudson-Odoi testing positive for the coronavirus on March 11 that contributed to the Premier League’s decision to halt a season that is suspended indefinitely. Chelsea’s last game was three days earlier against Everton.

“We shook hands and hugged each other,” Willian said. “So after that when he tested positive for the coronavirus I think everyone was worried about it. But none of us felt any symptoms.”

Still, Willian, along with the rest of the squad, had to go into self-isolation in his London apartment before eventually flying out to join his wife and children who had returned to Brazil.

Willian remains in Sao Paulo waiting to discover when training can resume in England. Extending the season far beyond its expected end-point in mid-May has additional complications as his Chelsea contract expires, like so many across soccer leagues, on June 30.

“I want to give everything for Chelsea until the end like I always did, until the end of my contract, until the end of the league,” Willian said. “I have to discuss with the club to see what we are going to do. But for me, from my side, I have no problem to play until the end of the season.”

While the Premier League has been on hold during the pandemic, players have come under pressure to accept pay cuts — particularly to protect the jobs of non-playing staff at clubs.

Premier League clubs agreed collectively that squads should have salaries reduced by 30% as revenue streams have dried up but the players’ union could not reach an agreement.

“Everyone has to help, but for me personally this shouldn’t be an obligation,” Willian said. “Like you have to do this because you have to. ... I think you have to do if you feel you have to do. From your heart. Not an obligation that players have to do this or do that.”

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[NikkiCFC 7,953]

Why is Jorginho speaking like there is still a chance for renewal? 

 

[MoroccanBlue 5,302]

He can leave too for simply saying that. 
 

Does Willian turn into god during training?

[NikkiCFC 7,953]

I really hope club is not that stupid to renew him after all he did. It is May already and his contract is out in 60 days.

Basically looks like he did not get offers he hoped for from other clubs because of COVID-19 and now is ready to take 2 years contract.

Fuck off! 

[Vesper 28,826]

2 hours ago, NikkiCFC said:

I really hope club is not that stupid to renew him after all he did. It is May already and his contract is out in 60 days.

Basically looks like he did not get offers he hoped for from other clubs because of COVID-19 and now is ready to take 2 years contract.

Fuck off! 

IF (huge if) we sign no other wingers, we may cave in

not saying I want that, but would rather have him as backup than roll with only 3 wingers (and one of them may have to play at AMF at times)

Unless we sign Mertens, who can play winger as well as CF

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[Jase 43,479]

1 hour ago, NikkiCFC said:

I swear all these pundits only watch the highlights and not the actual full matches.

[OneMoSalah 8,778]

5 hours ago, Jason said:

I swear all these pundits only watch the highlights and not the actual full matches.

It is frightening but at the same time I think the way he can recieve the ball under pressure, carry it and his ability to create a yard or two of space is severely underappreicated. His end product and decisiveness in the final third isnt consistent enough though, which for an attacking player of his age where we have seen glimpses of what he can do, kind of highlights everything that is wrong with him going to a Real or Barca, I really cannot see it.

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12 hours ago, OneMoSalah said:

It is frightening but at the same time I think the way he can recieve the ball under pressure, carry it and his ability to create a yard or two of space is severely underappreicated. His end product and decisiveness in the final third isnt consistent enough though, which for an attacking player of his age where we have seen glimpses of what he can do, kind of highlights everything that is wrong with him going to a Real or Barca, I really cannot see it.

I think his defensive play as a winger also is why teams covet him. When his head is screwed on tight he is a weapon there.

His main frustrating features are when he slows up play with those inane leg whip-overs and stall-outs, plus his lack of final product scoring overall. When he has a great game, he is world class still, BUT those great games are FAR too rare. He also is far too moody and can be dressing room poison at times. That is often why so many hate him most of the time.

A super frustrating bloke he is. Not as much as Özil, but he is in the same postal code.