Willian in London
Willian could be set to extend his stay in London – but it might not be with Chelsea.
The Brazilian playmaker arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2013 but his contract is set to expire in June and no extension has yet been agreed.
The 31-year-old has been linked with Barcelona increment seasons – but Willian is desperate to remain in the English capital for family reasons.
“I have played for Chelsea for more than six years now, and I can honestly say that I am very happy here,” Willian told The Players’ Tribune.
“If you ask my wife if she wants to leave London, she’ll say no. My daughters feel the same way. Of course, Brazil is Brazil, right? It’s our home, our culture. We always feel good when we go there on holiday and see family and friends, but London is my second home.
“In fact, I recently passed a British citizenship test. Man, it was hard. It’s British history in a nutshell. Some questions are so difficult that not even some of my British friends knew the answers!
“As it turned out, I failed on my first two attempts, but got it on the third. I am now a British citizen! So, London is where I want to stay. This is where I have my family, my church. I want my daughters to grow up here.”
