Willian insists that Chelsea were his first choice

Chelsea's latest signing Willian has expressed that it was always his first choice to seal a "dream" move from Anzhi Makhachkala to the London club this summer.

The Brazilian International midfielder was reportedly close to completing a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur having undergone a medical before joining the Blues for a transfer fee of £30m.

Willian also revealed that he always relished the opportunity to play under Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.

Willian told Brazilian television station Sport TV : "Chelsea made an offer two months ago but I was not allowed to leave.


"I kept following the club and I used to go to London to follow Chelsea whenever I had free time and now my dream has come true. I will work with Mourinho who is the best manager and I will grow a lot with him.

"Other clubs were interested, but my intention and dream of playing for Chelsea made the difference. The opportunity to play with Mourinho, the best manager in the world, also made a lot of difference. I always dreamed of wearing Chelsea's jersey."

Willian is yet to make an appearance for the Blues this season.