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Willian not considering Chelsea exit amid rumours of a return to Brazil

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Willian not considering Chelsea exit amid rumours of a return to Brazil

Willian has revealed that he is not thinking about a move away from Chelsea at this stage in his career.

Speaking to Brazilian outlet UOL, as cited by Sport Witness, Willian spoke of his plans for the future and where his next move could take him.

It had been suggested by some that the player could return to Brazil and finish his career at Corinthians, the club where his career began.

To finish my career at Corinthians would be nice, but it’s not my idea to go back to Brazil, I don’t know if I want to play in Brazil again. I’m very good here in Europe, I intend to continue here.

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Willian was heavily linked with a move to join Barcelona over the summer, with the La Liga giants keen to bring him to the Nou Camp.

Barcelona reportedly had several offers for the player turned down and instead opted to sign Malcom from Bordeaux for half of the price.

There were concerns over his long-term future at Chelsea after turning 30 over the summer.

The Blues are known to have a strict policy for players over the age of 30, as they look to move them on before their resale value drops too low.

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