£70m Chelsea star plans action over fake agent letter

Chelsea star Willian is set to launch legal action against a fake agent who has claimed that he represents the Belgian to clubs in the United Kingdom and France.

The Brazilian international even shared the letter on Instagram where he claimed his signature was forged. He denied the content in the letter.

“I would like to clarify that I never signed such letter, the content of which I completely deny.”

Willian then added that his lawyers would be taking legal measures regarding the fake letter.

The Sun reports that the Brazilian has been linked with moves to Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United but claims that not every rumour has actually come from a reliable source.

However, the report was quick to add that the 29-year-old’s future at Stamford Bridge is over and that the club is looking to get £70million for the Brazil international.

In the recent days I have been informed that a “letter of authorization for player agent FIFA”, allegedly signed in my name has been circulated through the football market. In such letter, Mr. Denirobson Dias would grant an authorization to Mr. Renee Pinheiro Anunciação to represent me until 15 August 2018, throughout football clubs in the United Kingdom and France. I would like to clarify that I never signed such letter, the content of which I completely deny. Finally, since there seem to be clear evidence that my signature has been forged, or anyway misused, I hereby inform that my lawyers are already instructed to proceed with all appropriate legal measures before any competent courts or authorities. I hope I have clarified the matter and any possible misunderstanding. Willian Borges da Silva Nos últimos dias fui informado de que uma “carta de autorização para agente de jogadores FIFA”, supostamente assinada por mim, está circulando pelo mercado do futebol. Na referida carta, o Sr. Denirobson Dias concede uma autorização ao Sr. Renee Pinheiro Anunciação para me representar até 15 de agosto de 2018, perante os clubes do Reino Unido e França. Gostaria de esclarecer que nunca assinei tal carta, cujo conteúdo nego completamente. Finalmente, uma vez que parece haver provas claras de que a minha assinatura foi falsificada, ou de qualquer forma mal utilizada, informo que meus advogados já estão instruídos a proceder com todas as medidas legais cabíveis perante quaisquer tribunais ou autoridades competentes. Espero ter esclarecido o assunto e qualquer possível mal-entendido. Willian Borges da Silva

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Barcelona have had three bids rejected for Willian with the last one being worth £55m. The Sun also reports that Real Madrid are willing to splash £100m as a part of a double deal that would see Thibaut Courtois move to the La Liga giants.

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Maurizio Sarri was not too impressed with Willian joining the Chelsea team late due to a passport issue. The Italian did state that he would be speaking to the Brazilian and called the situation “strange”.