Published 12:52 IST, March 19th 2020

Coronavirus lockdown: Willian to stick with Chelsea this season even if his contract ends

Coronavirus lockdown: Willian and Chelsea have not settled on a new contract yet as the 31-year-old Brazilian looks set to join a new club. 

Reported by: Abhishek Shetty
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Willian is serving his final few months at Chelsea as he will run out of contract at end of June 2020. However, with recent suspension of season due to coronavirus lockdown, on-going Premier League campaign might stretch for a little longer. Neverless, Willian is ready to stick with Chelsea until end of season even if his contract expires before culmination of 2019/20 season. Willian and Chelsea have t settled on a new contract yet as 31-year-old Brazilian looks set to join a new club this summer. 

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Coronavirus lockdown: Willian to prove his loyalty if needed

Willian, in an interview with Esporte Interativo, stated: "My contract really ends, I think in July. And if I had to play on those dates, in se months, I think it would be problem for me to end league in a way which would be loyal to club, as y always were with me. Regardless of a signed paper. But it's clear that this is t a certainty, we don't kw what can happen. But without a doubt, as always, I will always be ready to give best to my club regardless of my contract situation."

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Coronavirus lockdown: Barcelona to sign Willian?

In past couple of years, Barcelona have made a number of enquiries with Chelsea to sign Willian. However, deal never went through. With Willian being a free nt w, Barcelona might just lock down Brazilian winger. re is speculation that Barcelona are ready to offload Ousmane Dembele to come up with funds to re-sign Neymar Jr. However, Willian reportedly doesn't mind playing second-fiddle in a star-studded Barcelona team. Willian has only found net seven times in 37 appearances he made for Chelsea this season.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Willian on extending his contract with Chelsea

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12:52 IST, March 19th 2020