Twitter reacts as Willian closes in on new Chelsea contract
According to Sky Sports, Chelsea winger Willian is closing in on a new contract with the club.
The 31-year-old was not short of suitors but now Chelsea have achieved a breakthrough over a new contract for the forward.
The Brazilian was due to leave Stamford Bridge on a free transfer after holding out for a three-year deal, while Chelsea have only offered a two-year extension.
Frank Lampard was keen to keep the winger on at Stamford Bridge. His wish looks to be coming true. Willian joined the club in 2013 and has since proved himself to be a key player for us. He has since made 339 appearances, scoring 63 goals and assisting 62.
An experienced veteran, he will add much to what is a youthful Chelsea squad. Despite being in his 30s, he still has a couple of good seasons left in him.
Willian showed his ability as he played a leading role in Chelsea’s victories after the restart. His matchwinning abilities will be a boon for Lampard.
Chelsea fans have shown mixed feelings on the topic. We take a look at some of the reactions below.
Twitter reacts as Willian nears contract extension with Chelsea
Looks like Willian couldnt find any other teams offering him 3 years contract and now he is taking the one on the table already from Chelsea. What a @#$%$#$
— Havertz 🔜 (@Hazard2Pulisic) July 27, 2020
I’m glad to hear that Willian is looking likely to sign a new contract. If he’s happy to get less game time, then it makes sense keeping him. I don’t see the point in spending £30m+ for a new winger to do the exact same when Chelsea more importantly need to improve other areas
— Luke McEnhill (@CFC_Luke03) July 27, 2020
Willian is close to singing a contract extension at Chelsea
— Quad (@quadkingbaba) July 27, 2020
Me: Lord let this not go through, he has done enough 🙏 pic.twitter.com/rpngJi8o4u
If Chelsea retains Willian,
— Qwadjo Excel (@Afarnoexcel) July 27, 2020
Then there was no need getting ziyech.
Because Lampard will bench ziyech,Cho and Pulisic to play his favourites
Why?!!!!!😭😭😭😭
— Name cannot be blank (@Oliseh_11) July 27, 2020
Ridiculous if he signs a new contract
— Craig Mosti (@CraigJamesMosti) July 27, 2020
Both now need to move on
Imagine he signs and then we sell him after and the new contract is just a way to get money for him and stop him going to Arsenal 😂😂
— CFC1905 (@CFC1905CFC1905) July 27, 2020
I guess the break down of the contract would be Chelsea offering 2 years and playing certain number of games would trigger a new 1 year contract = 3 years…
— Black Clinton (@oshati) July 27, 2020
Willian won .. 🤔🤔
I want fresh legs or give others a chance ..
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— ✚︎ØŁÅKÜÑŁĘ (@Archersknight) July 27, 2020
Willian as a squad player is good for Chelsea..at least we have fear factors on the bench..he knows he will be coming from the bench and I don’t think he has probs with that..give him d contract plus we need this old guys to set the standard for d new guys coming..inpact d chel
— Stan li el magnifico💰💵💰❤️🙏🎶🎵👑💨💼✈️ (@EkwobiS) July 27, 2020
