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Willian issues come-and-get-me plea to Chelsea

ESPN staff
October 25, 2012
Willian is desperate to leave Shakhtar Donetsk © PA Photos
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Shakhtar Donetsk star Willian looks set to spark a transfer tussle between Tottenham and Chelsea after reiterating his desire to leave next year.

The Brazilian gave a timely reminder of his abilities as his side outclassed Chelsea on Tuesday, the Blues having failed in a £27 million bid for the forward in the summer.

Spurs boss Andre-Villas Boas - who tried to sign Williand during his time at Chelsea - has played down talks of a bid, although he is known to be in regular contact with the playmaker.

Willian, who joined Shakhtar in August 2007, has just two caps for Brazil and he believes he needs to be employed by a bigger club if he is to fulfil his dream of playing in the World Cup on home soil in 2014.

He has singled out Chelsea, but also admitted he would be tempted by a move to Italian giants AC Milan or Inter Milan.

"I would like to move from Shakhtar, my work here is complete," Willian is quoted as saying in the Daily Telegraph. "I've already made it clear to everyone, I want to go. I would like to play in a big team in a big tournament like the Premier League or Serie A. I like Chelsea, AC Milan and Inter.

"I know Chelsea wanted me in the past, but the club didn't want me to leave, I think [because of] the price. I still have two years left on my contract with Shakhtar, the only thing I can do is to keep playing well, try to go on in the Champions League and hope to move next year.

"If I were playing in the biggest league in the same way how I've played here, I would have more chances in the national team.

"Playing at the World Cup in Brazil is my dream, my main goal, and it is only going to happen if I move out, I respect the position of the club but I have to remaining playing at a high level to receive new bids."

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