Barcelona convinced Willian closer to signing new Chelsea deal

Football
18 Jul 2020 • 7:10 PM MYT
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Barcelona have pulled back from talks with the management of Chelsea midfielder Willian.

The Brazil international is off contract at the end of the season and has been in talks with several interested clubs, including Barca.

Mundo Deportivo says the Catalans were keen, but since have pulled back from negotiations.

It's been suggested the decision was made with Barca becoming convinced Willian is now prepared to commit to new terms with Chelsea.

This week, Blues manager Frank Lampard said new contract talks with Willian's camp were still ongoing: "I want Willian to play his best football in the 9 or more games we have left, it will all depend on our cup run. That's all.

"Behind the scenes, we can talk. I get along very well with Willian, just like the club."