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Willian excited by talk of Chelsea move

27 January 2012 - 06:15

Reported Chelsea target Willian admits that he is excited to have been linked with a move to the Premier League. The Blues have been credited with a 18 million GBP switch for the Brazilian midfielder.

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Willian has been locked in talks with his club, Shakhtar Donetsk, regarding a move away from the Ukraine; and it appears that Premier League side Chelsea are leading the race for his signature.<br />

Willian said:&nbsp;"Chelsea are known as one of the biggest and most successful clubs around.&nbsp;To play for them is a challenge I would accept and enjoy.<br />

"If a deal doesn't go through, I'll understand. But I hope it happens. They have a culture of winning trophies and that excites me.<br />

"I have friends in the Brazil side who play for Chelsea, like David [Luiz] and Ramires. All they talk about is the thrill of being in a city like London and playing for a club like Chelsea.<br />

"I've known David since we played together in the Brazil Under-20 side and he talks about what Villas-Boas is trying to build at Chelsea. He and Ramires feel he wants a core of young players who can mature and grow together but also be successful.<br />

"David says how the coach takes a real interest in all his players, how he can adapt different cultures together and bring the best out of them.<br />

"I wouldn't have any fears about coming to England because I have played against English sides in the Champions League and studied the English game. To play in a league that is seen throughout the world would be good for my hopes of playing regularly for Brazil, especially with the World Cup at home in two years' time.<br />

"That is my aim. I've worked hard for four years to establish myself in the national team. It has taken that long but now I feel I have a good relationship with the coach and I want to keep working hard, so I remain in the side.<br />

"If the next step of the adventure is England, then I would be excited by that."

Written by Samuel Turnbull