Willian Confirms Exit From Chelsea

Brazilian winger, Willian Borges Da Silva has confirmed his exit from Chelsea through an emotional open letter he wrote to all Chelsea fans.

The winger who is heavily linked with fellow London rivals Arsenal, spent seven seasons at the north London club winning several laurels.

The 32 year was reported to have turned down a two year contract extension in preference for move to Arsenal.

He took to his Twitter handle to post his heart felt wishes to Chelsea fans, the clubs management and fellow teams mates.

“They were seven wonderful years. In August 2013 when I received the offer from Chelsea, I was convinced that this was where I had to play.

Tiday. I am certain that it was the best of decisions. There were so many happy times, some sad, there were trophies, and it was always very intense.

Yet beyond the trophies, I learnt a lot about myself, I developed a great deal, becoming a better player and a better person, with each training session, with each game, with every minute spent in the dressing room I was always learning.

I am really grateful to Chelsea fans for the affectionate way they welcomed me at Stamford Bridge and their support throughout my time at the club. There was also criticism which is normal, what is important though is that both the affection and criticism drove me to always give my all in every training session, every game, to be constantly improving until my very last minute in a Chelsea shirt!

The time has now come to move on, I am certainly going to miss my teammates. I will miss all the staff at the club who have always treated me like a son and I will miss the fans.

I will leave with my head high, safe in the knowledge that I won things here and always did my best in a Chelsea shirt.”