Chelsea midfielder Willian has signed a new four-year contract, the Premier League club have announced.
The 27-year-old Brazilian was voted the club’s Player of the Year last season, and his new deal runs until 2020.
“I’m very happy to sign a new contract with Chelsea. It’s a dream to continue with this club and over the next four years I will try to help the team win more trophies,” Willian said on the club’s official website.
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Chelsea bought Willian from Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala three years ago in a £32 million (Dh156m) deal, clinching his signature ahead of London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
The midfielder went on to become an integral part of the Chelsea team, helping them win both the League Cup and then the Premier League title in 2015, scoring 19 goals in 140 appearances.
There had been speculation over a £50m move to Manchester United for a reunion with former manager Jose Mourinho.
Willian, though, is determined to continue his impressive displays at Chelsea under new manager Antonio Conte.
“It’s been an amazing time for me since I joined the club three years ago, I have won titles and last season I was named Chelsea Player of the Year,” he added.
“I hope to be able to stay at that level during the coming seasons and achieve more success.”
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