ATLETICO MADRID have offered Chelsea winger Willian a contract, according to reports.
The Brazil star is looking for a long-term deal but the Blues are only willing to offer a two-year extension which is proving to be a stumbling block.
Willian looks set to leave Chelsea at the end of the seasonCredit: Rex Features
Willian told Esporte Interativo after the Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich: “Chelsea offered me two years, and they are not going to change what they offered.”
Atletico Madrid are considering a move for the 31-year-old and have already begun contract talks, according to reports in Italy.
Chelsea could be set for a busy summer with SunSport telling you manager Frank Lampard looking to offload EIGHT players including Jorginho and Kepa Arrizabalaga.
With Willian’s deal coming to and end this summer and the arrival of Hakim Ziyech, the offer of a three-year deal appears unlikely.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, Willian remains focused on the remainder on the season.
He went on to add: “My goal is to continue working and focus on this remainder of the season, so that Chelsea can continue winning the games for the remainder of the season.
“I have a clear head and focused for the rest of the season that we have left.”
Willian has been a key figure in Lampard’s side this season, having made 34 appearances in all competitions, scoring five goals in the process.
To keep Willian, the club will have to break their rule of only offering players over 30 a one-year extension.
Jose Mourinho is considering a reunion with the attacker, having worked together when the Portuguese manager was at Stamford Bridge.
A move to rivals Tottenham would certainly not be received well by Chelsea fans, but Mourinho is keen to add to his attacking options.
Spurs are currently without key players Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min as they battle Lampard’s side for a top four place.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
