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Sam Meade

Willian suggests Chelsea career is 'over' with contract set to expire in June

Chelsea star Willian admits his time at Stamford Bridge is "over" after he failed to reach a new agreement with the club.

The Brazilian is out of contract in a matter of months and had looked to extend his stay in west London.

But he wanted a three-year extension whereas Chelsea were not prepared to table more than two.

It means the two parties look set to go their separate ways with Willian admitting talks have now stopped.

"With Chelsea, it's over," he told Expediente Futebol. "Everyone knows my contract ends in a few months. A renewal is difficult."

The Brazilian looks destined to leave Chelsea (SIPA USA/PA Images)

"Chelsea proposed two extra years and I wanted three. We're not talking anymore. There won't be a negotiation."

Willian is one of several Blues forwards who could be set for pastures new with Pedro's future also in doubt.

The Spaniard has been at Chelsea since 2015 and won the Premier League title, but he has slipped down the pecking order under Frank Lampard.

The 41-year-old has looked to fill his squad with young talent meaning the likes of Mason Mount and Callum Hudson-Odoi have been preferred.

Willian has won two Premier League titles at Chelsea (Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Lampard is also eyeing Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho who could be on the move this summer.

Chelsea face competition from Manchester United for his signature however.

Sancho grew up in London and is understood to be a Blues fan which may sway him towards a move to the capital as opposed to the north west.

The 19-year-old is already a regular in Gareth Southgate's England squad after becoming one of the world's hottest properties.

It is likely to take around £100m to convince the German side to sell one of their prized assets.

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