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Oliver Harbord

Chelsea star opens up over 'love' for Blues amid new contract negotiations

Willian has spoken out over the 'love and affection' that he has for Chelsea.

The 31-year-old has been with the Blues since 2013 after his signed from Shakhtar Donetsk, and has just made his 300th appearance for the club.

The winger has had an up and down time with the club, however in the last month has had a superb few games and Frank Lampard has hailed his play and defensive work in recent games.

However, Willian's future is certainly up in the air with the Brazilian's contract coming to an end at the conclusion of the current 2019/20 campaign.

Lampard is keen for Willian to sign a new contract with the Blues, and the Brazilian has a big love for the club who brought him over to England six years ago.

"I have to be proud of that [reaching 300 games]," Willian told the Chelsea website .

"To achieve this number for this club is unbelievable. It was my dream to come to play for Chelsea. Always I wanted to play for this club.

"I had this affection with this club since they made an offer for me when I was at Shakhtar. I started watching the games and supporting this team.

"I loved the name, ‘Chelsea’. The colour blue. And then I had the chance to play at Stamford Bridge for Shakhtar.

"When I stop playing, my name will be there,’ concludes Willian. ‘No-one can cross it off. I feel proud of that."

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