Thursday, March 28, 2024

Willian completes Chelsea switch

Chelsea have completed the signing of Willian from Anzhi Makhachkala after the Brazil international was granted a work permit, according to the Mirror.

The 25 year old has signed a five year deal with the Blues, and has been allocated the number 22 shirt.

Tottenham Hotspur had been close to wrapping up a deal for the winger before Chelsea stole in at the last minute secure his services.

Willian is the latest big name to leave Anzhi this summer, with the club keen to move on a number of their high profile players as they look to comply with UEFA’s financial fair play rules.

He could well be followed into Stamford Bridge by striker Samuel Eto’o, who has emerged as the clubs top target following the news that Wayne Rooney will bet be handing in a transfer request at Manchester United.

The Express understands that Eto’o’s agent was in the stands for Chelsea’s goalless draw with United at Old Trafford on Monday evening.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Deke Hardman


Freelance football writer with a love of the game that goes back to the mid nineties when both his beloved Nottingham Forest and England had genuine hope of acheiving some level of success. A regular contributor to both SoccerNews.com and FreeBetting.com, Deke also dabbles in music journalism with his heart and head still stuck in the latter years of the twentieth century.

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