Chelsea midfielder Willian has confirmed his representatives are in talks with the club over a new contract and is hoping for “some good news soon”.
The Brazilian’s current deal expires at the end of this season and, despite being persistently linked with a move to Barcelona in previous transfer windows, the two-time Premier League winner insists he is determined to extend his six-and-a-half-year stay in west London.
”I have stated several times my wish is to stay at Chelsea,” he told Yahoo. “I like the club very much, I feel very welcomed here, as well as my family, and we love living in London.
“However, I’m in the middle of the season and I try not to think about it so as not to lose focus on the field. My agent and the club are talking and I hope we can have some good news soon.
“In transfer windows it is normal to have bids and speculations, especially for players who are in final contract. But my focus is 100 per cent on Chelsea and the season.”
Willian joined Chelsea from Russian side Anzhi in 2013 for £32m and has made over 300 appearances for the club, also collecting Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup titles.
However, there is unlikely to be any new deal for fellow winger Pedro, whose contract also expires in the summer.
As The Independent revealed last week, Chelsea have already made contact over a potential move for Wilfried Zaha, as they look to strengthen the void left by Eden Hazard.
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