Some Chelsea fans have taken to Twitter to call for Willian to leave the West-London club in summer amid Barcelona interest.
These comments came after Chelsea journalist Simon Phillips shared a post on his page that claimed that Barcelona are eyeing up another move for the Blues winger when his contract runs out at the end of the season.
The tweet contained an image of the front page of La Liga news outlet Mundo Deportivo that had Willian on it with the story linking him with a move to Barcelona.
Phillips’ tweet then gathered a number of replies from Chelsea fans sharing their views on Willian’s potential exit.
Here’s a sample of Chelsea fans wanting Willian to leave in the summer:
As good as Willian has been this season I think we should let him leave in the summer, bring in someone younger.
— Positive Blue (@LampardsMen) November 13, 2019
Whilst he has been solid this season, I hope we part ways at the end of the season. Sancho and Ziyech/Havertz in for Willian and Pedro
— SanCHO (@Chelsea_EST1905) November 13, 2019
Willian has done his part, and I think this summer he should go
— Mobolaji-Sanni Seun (@SeunMobolaji) November 13, 2019
Willian’s current contract at Stamford Bridge runs out in June 2020. In 2018, the 31-year-old was linked with a move to the Spanish giants whilst playing for Brazil at the World Cup in Russia, but the deal broke down and Willian ended up staying in West-London.
However, now that Barcelona have reignited their interest, and with Willian yet to sign a new contract at Stamford Bridge, the rumours have resurfaced once again.
Please let him go, it’s time to sign someone big rather then pay wages for a 30+ year old
— SamNorton (@samnort95) November 13, 2019
Just take him
— (@PulisicSauce) November 13, 2019
Really hope we finally get shot. He only plays well wen he wants a new deal imo. Get rid and get better in sancho.
— mr pool (@mrpool76501810) November 13, 2019
What do we think?
This season is Willian’s seventh season at Chelsea. In all that time, the winger has picked up 55 goals and 56 assists in 307 appearances in all competitions (per Transfermarkt).
With Willian, who is currently valued at £31.5 million, according to Transfermarkt, set to have his contract expire this summer, a move away from Chelsea at the end of the season is looking likely at the moment.