My Future Is With Chelsea - Willian Clears Speculation

Willian has clarified his Chelsea future after his winning goal helped the Blues to a 2-1 win over Newcastle at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

The Brazilian struck shortly after half time to restore Chelsea’s lead after Ciaran Clarke’s goal had cancelled out Pedro’s opener.

The result helped Chelsea to tighten their grip on fourth place in the Premier League.

“My future is here,” said the 30 year-old. “I have one-and-a-half years on my contract left, and I want to stay until it is finished.

“I don’t know if the club want me to sign a new contract, but my focus is here. I would like a new contract. If they want it, I want it.

“I have been here for five-and-a-half years, won a lot of titles. I am very happy.”

Willian joined the club from Russian outfit Anzhi Makhachkala in 2013 and has since won two Premier League titles, the first under Mourinho in 2014-15 and later with Antonio Conte on the bench in 2016-17.

“To play for Chelsea, you have to put your mind to winning titles every year,” said Willian.

 “We started the game well, and then the team goes down, and that was the problem.

“We have to solve that. If you are a team that wants to win something, you have to play for 90 minutes with concentration and focus.”