According to a recent report by The Sun, Premier League high-flyers Chelsea are said to be considering tying Brazilian winger Willian to a new contract at Stamford Bridge, as his current tenure in West London is set to draw to a close at the end of the current campaign. Although the veteran forward has the option to discuss pre-contract terms with any potential suitors in January, Blues boss Frank Lampard has made his intentions very clear.
Speaking to the club’s official website, Frank Lampard went on to highlight just how vital Willian has been to his team so far this season. He talked about the sheer amount of work he puts in for the team, be it with or without the ball. He even went on to say that the Brazilian is the ideal role model to have for young players like Callum Hudson-Odoi and Christian Pulisic and that he is unquestionably an epitome of commitment.
What Is Willian’s Legacy At Chelsea?
As reported by The Guardian, The Brazilian international’s signature was secured in a highly controversial and last-minute deal by the Blues, all the way back in the summer of 2013. Tottenham Hotspur were said to be extremely close to securing an agreement for the winger, before Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich’s personal and timely intervention. The Brazilian has also revealed in the past that he had his mind set on Chelsea all along and that Tottenham were only a back-up option.
Since joining, the Brazilian has indeed been a hallmark of commitment and consistency. Despite the perpetual revolving door of managers that come and go at Stamford Bridge, Willian has always been a constant. His work-rate has made him a manager’s dream while the fact that he has the quality to singlehandedly turn a match around comes as an added bonus.
Having spent more than six years in West London now, the Brazilian is very much a fan-favourite at Chelsea, despite having had multiple blips in form throughout his career. He has picked up 55 goals and 56 assists from more than 300 matches for the Blues and has even won two Premier League titles along the way – one under Antonio Conte and the other, under Jose Mourinho.
What Does Willian Add To The Team?
Despite being 31, the winger has the pace and acceleration to get past any defender in the world with ease. Also, he can be deceptively strong for his stature. An adept dribbler on his day, the Brazilian is one of those players who only need a single moment of magic to turn a game around completely. Renowned at scoring spectacular goals, the Brazilian has been an excellent servant to the Blues over the years, signified by the amount of work he puts in off the ball.
Is It The Right Move To Give Willian A New Deal?
The Brazilian’s career unquestionably took a massive turn for the better when he decided to move from the Russian League to West London. Having won most trophies that his team have participated in, calling his spell at Chelsea a romping success certainly wouldn’t be unfair.
Even at 31, the Brazilian can deliver the goods when called upon and is the best example for the Blues’ young wingers to learn from. Lampard would be completing an extremely shrewd piece of business if he can keep the talented winger from leaving the club in the upcoming summer.
