Tag: willian
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Chelsea’s Willian superb strike leaves Newcastle in relegation zone
Chelsea moved one point behind third-placed Tottenham with a victory over a Newcastle side who are now in the relegation zone. Pedro gave the Blues an eighth-minute lead when he collected David Luiz’s ball over the top, took a touch, then shot past Martin Dubravka. But Newcastle equalised through Ciaran Clark’s powerful header when he…
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Transfer news: No January exit for Willian, says Sarri
Maurizio Sarri says Willian will not be allowed to leave Chelsea in January following reports Barcelona are ready to reignite their interest in the player. Barcelona tried to sign Willian last summer, making three bids for the Brazil international, with their final offer worth more than £55m rejected in July. According to Sky Sports, Barcelona…
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If Antonio Conte stayed at Chelsea, I would have left – Willian
Chelsea winger Willian says there is “no chance” he would be at the club had former head coach Antonio Conte still been in charge. Conte won the 2016-17 Premier League title with the Blues but was sacked in July after finishing fifth. His replacement, fellow Italian Maurizio Sarri, won his first Premier League match in…
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Barcelona made bid but I intend to stay at Chelsea – Willian
Willian says he intends to stay at Chelsea and confirmed Barcelona made a bid to sign him. The Brazil winger, 29, has been at Stamford Bridge for five years but was linked with a move away this summer. Speaking after the 2-0 Community Shield defeat by Manchester City, he told ESPN Brasil: “I always made…
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Chelsea midfielder Willian asks lawyers to act on ‘forged’ letter
Chelsea midfielder Willian says he has instructed his lawyers to act after a “forged” document was circulated on the “football market”. The letter appears to show the 29-year-old’s signature authorising a change of agent to represent him. However, the Brazilian claimed he “never signed the letter” in an Instagram post on Thursday. Willian has been…
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Transfer talk: Chelsea set asking price for Willian, Juventus on Ronaldo
The World Cup keeps delivering shock after shock but so too could the transfer window, with several major clubs trying to line up big moves. Below are some current transfer talks in Europe, with potential moves likely to occur. Spain Spain’s back pages have understandably led on their exit from the World Cup. ‘The End…
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Transfer Rumours: Man Utd confident of signing Willian from Chelsea
Manchester United are confident of signing 29-year-old Brazil midfielder Willian from Chelsea for £30m, according to the Sun. Manchester United coach, Jose Mourinho tried to land the Chelsea star last summer and talks took place with the player’s representatives. Willian moved to Chelsea in 2013 from Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala for a fee of £30…
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MUN 2-1 CHE: Willian stunning goal against Manchester United
Chelsea’s attaking midfielder got a perfect counter attack, scored an opener in a match with Manchester United on Sunday. The Brazilian opened the scoring after 32 minutes when Chelsea brilliantly counter-attacked a United set-piece. Willian started his side’s attack by winning a header in his own area before Victor Moses beat Paul Pogba in the…