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title: "Willian eyes new long-term Chelsea deal"
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published: "2018-09-11T12:53:34Z"
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# Willian eyes new long-term Chelsea deal

Chelsea winger Willian has reiterated his desire to put pen to paper on a new long-term deal at Stamford Bridge.

Speaking in an honest and revealing interview on the [club’s official website](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2018/9/8/five-years-a-blue), Willian outlined his ambition to extend his stay in London, despite being linked with moves away over the summer.

> My mind was always like that \[staying at Chelsea\], always 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.

![Catherine Ivill/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1025804024.jpg)

Barcelona were very keen to sign the player over the summer and had several bids turned down for the Brazilian.

However, the La Liga outfit refused to meet Chelsea’s £70 million valuation of the player and instead turned their attention to Malcom.

Premier League rivals Manchester United were also among the teams to be linked with a move for Willian.

It is yet to be seen if Chelsea will discuss a new long-term deal with Willian, given that the winger recently turned 30.

The Blues are known to only offer 12-month deals to anyone over the age of 30 in a bid to keep the potential future cost of the player to a minimum.