Willian leaving? Real reason for winger’s absence from pre-season

Gossip & Rumours
By Robert Nyanja | Aug 02, 2018
Willian failed to renew his passport [Photo: Courtesy]

Willian arrived in London yesterday after missing five days of Chelsea’s pre-season because he failed to renew his passport.

The Brazilian has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge with Manchester United and Real Madrid are all eyeing for his signature.

After the Blues were defeated on penalties by Arsenal in Dublin on Wednesday night after a 1-1 stalemate in normal time, Metro understands that new boss Maurizio Sarri admitted that he is unhappy with Willian’s absence for the club’s pre-season but, he’ll speak with him this week.

‘It’s strange,” Sarri said.

‘I am not happy about this situation but before I answer, I would like to speak to him.’

Maurizio Sarri is not happy with Willian [Photo: Courtesy]

On Tuesday, Willian told Globo Esporte that he is happy at Chelsea playing down reports that he wants to quit the club this summer.

“Leaving? No, I’m back to England. I’m very happy at Chelsea.

“I’m very happy living in London.”

Willian arrived in London yesterday after missing five days of Chelsea’s pre-season because he failed to renew his passport.

Willian has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge [Photo: Courtesy]

The Brazilian has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge with Manchester United and Real Madrid are all eyeing for his signature.

After the Blues were defeated on penalties by Arsenal in Dublin on Wednesday night after a 1-1 stalemate in normal time, Metro understands that new boss Maurizio Sarri admitted that he is unhappy with Willian’s absence for the club’s pre-season but, he’ll speak with him this week.

‘It’s strange,” Sarri said.

‘I am not happy about this situation but before I answer, I would like to speak to him.’

Willian admitted that he is happy at Chelsea [Photo: Courtesy]

On Tuesday, Willian told Globo Esporte that he is happy at Chelsea playing down reports that he wants to quit the club this summer.

“Leaving? No, I’m back to England. I’m very happy at Chelsea.

“I’m very happy living in London.”

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