The whole truth why Chelsea star ignored Manchester United transfer speculation

Chelsea winger Willian revels he never asked to leave the club last summer and wants to stay at Stamford Bridge as long as possible. The Brazilian was linked with a move to Manchester United and Jose Mourinho was willing to sell Anthony Martial to pave a way for Wilian. However, Maurizio Sarri’s appointment eased Willian’s stay at Chelsea and the 30-year-old told he wanted to stay at the club for another five years. ‘A lot of people they say a lot of things in the press, but I never said that I want to leave Chelsea, never,’ said Willian. ‘Always I say that I want to stay at Chelsea as long as possible, and I am happy to stay here. ‘When I arrive here my plan was to stay here as long as possible and now I am here five years I hope stay five more! ‘I know I have two years of contract left but I hope to stay more years in the Premier League ‘I am very happy to be here five years. I have won titles and played a lot of games with a lot of happy moments, and a few sad moments as well but that is part of football. ‘But these five years have been very good for me and I am proud to be a Chelsea player.’ Willian’s contract runs until 2020 at Chelsea and the club are keen on handing him a new deal.

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