Willian has spoken out regarding his future at Chelsea, insisting he is happy in West London.
The winger has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge, with Manchester United and Barcelona said to be the keenest suitors for his services.
Yet to feature in any preseason football under new Blues boss Maurizio Sarri, the Brazilian will also be omitted from this weekend’s Community Shield clash with Manchester City.
Having played a key role in his nation’s quarter-final run at the World Cup, the 29-year-old has been enjoying some hard-earned rest.
A mammoth 55 appearances for Chelsea last season saw the forward become one of the critical components in doomed manager Antonio Conte’s machine.
With bids from United and Barcelona said to be in the region of £60 million, some have wondered whether Chelsea would choose to cash in on one of their attacking options, given his relatively advanced years.
Willian himself however has claimed he is content to stay in the capital.
Quoted in the Mirror as speaking to Globo Esporte in Brazil, the wide-man said:
I am very happy at Chelsea and I am very happy living in London.
With other rumours suggesting Eden Hazard may be nearing his own departure from the 2016-17 champions however, the club may opt to hang on to Willian for the immediate future.
