Done deal: Chelsea FC capture Willian

Chelsea have confirmed that they have agreed terms with both Willian and Anzhi Makhachkala for the transfer of the attacking midfielder.

The Brazil international seemed set to sign for Tottenham after undertaking a medical at the club on Thursday, but Chelsea came in with a late bid.



The 25-year-old flew in to England last week, expecting to sign terms with Tottenham to replace Gareth Bale after initial conversations with Liverpool.

He even had a medical at Spurs' training ground, but was said to be 'considering his options', thought to be looking for Champions League football.

Chelsea were that option, eventually completing a transfer thought to be in the region of £30million, also offering him a slightly better financial package.

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I Will Fight To Get Rooney Till The Last Day

Chelsea fc manager Jose Mourinho insists he will fight until ‘the last day’ to sign Wayne Rooney. Chelsea have had two offers rejected by Manchester United, chelsea made£25million bid made on Sunday but was rejected by United.  

‘There is no time limit on it. ‘We have identified the player as one we would like to have with us. We have done it in an ethical way and we are going to do that until the last day. Mourinho said,,,We are doing things legally, making the official bid directly to the club. 

 ‘There have been no direct relations with the player, no contact — absolutely nothing. So let’s see if things change.’ Rooney has told manager David Moyes that he wants to go, but United insist he is not for sale.

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