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Chelsea star Willian makes clear his intentions: This isn’t the most important thing
WILLIAN has ruled out a switch to China, claiming his full focus is on Chelsea.
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The Brazil international flitted in and out of Antonio Conte’s first XI this season, managing just 15 Premier League starts.
Manchester United are prepared to offer him an escape route of Stamford Bridge, with Jose Mourinho keen to reunite with the winger.
Chinese Super League clubs are also lying in wait, but the 28-year-old has no intention of quitting the Blues anytime soon.
“Of course money is important, no one can survive without money,” he told Brazilian TV channel SporTV.
Willian wants to stay at Chelsea
Money is not everything. "If I can get this British citizenship, I can start to do documents next year
"But money is not everything.
"If I can get this British citizenship, I can start to do documents next year.
"You have to take a test to get that passport too.
“Surely this passport can open doors in the future.
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“I can get my passport and I can get it for my family too.
"That’s the purpose I have. Besides the objectives on the pitch, besides enjoying the country, getting this passport would be another prize for me.”
Despite his irregular game time, Willian notched up eight Premier League goals.
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