Chelsea star Willian has been left feeling 'upset and offended' after his seven-year stay at the club came crashing down to a bitter end, according to reports.
The 31-year-old has penned a three-year contract to join London rivals Arsenal after his talks over a new deal to remain at Stamford Bridge collapsed.
The winger had desired a three-year extension but was instead offered a 'take it or leave it' rebuttal from director Marina Granovskaia before the coronavirus crisis brought a halt to the season.
ESPN report that Willian's representatives believe Chelsea did not do enough to secure his future.
Despite top-flight action having resumed after the three-month hiatus, talks weren't continued with the Brazil international with Chelsea unwilling to match his demands.
The impasse has recently allowed Arsenal to swoop in and seal the deal on a free transfer.
Blues boss Frank Lampard is believed to have personally appealed to the club's hierarchy to hand Willian the contract he had requested.
The 42-year-old recognises the importance of the former Shakhtar Donetsk star since his arrival in 2013, with Willian having scored 63 goals and registered 62 assists.
Chelsea won two Premier League titles, the Europa League, the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup during his trophy-laden stay.
But with the West London outfit remaining firm over their policy of offering more experienced players short-term deals, Willian's camp believe Chelsea's reluctance to keep the player was laid bare.
Willian is keen to remain in London due to his family having settled into the city.
It has also been reported that Willian is close friends with Arsenal centre back David Luiz and the duo appear set to be reunited in the near future.
The incentive to continue playing European football may also have swayed Willian to head to the Emirates after Arsenal downed the Blues at Wembley to win the FA Cup.
JeyMed
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This guy should shut up and carry his problems go elsewhere,,,We first wanted to respect you by offering you 2 year renewal because of your age and you decided not to listen to it,,,What else do you want Chelsea to do???... Chelsea would have been stupid to offer you the 3 years when they have young talents like Pulisic and Odoi who needs playing time to grow plus Zeyech and potentially Harvertz coming in....You now want it to look like Chelsea betrayed you when in actual sense they break their rule to give you 2...Carry away your troubles please, enough is enough
Adedeji_blue
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Willian if you want us to remember you and your good work for good please leave in peace, we know you've been talking to luiz since the day he left for Arsenal and you have been planning how to join him too because he's your friend that's why you asked for the impossible contract from Chelsea at 31yrs old and still they offered you 2 years contract with a better wages than the one Arsenal will be paying you and yet you rejected it and still you said you are upset? We have changed our status from being a pensioner club a long time ago bro, if you want to turn ozil or bale go to somewhere else to do that don't be an ingrate, me personally didn't admire you anymore since the day you posted on Instagram to insult conte.. keep your mouth shut and be grateful for all we have done for you, go in peace and we will also wish you goodluck wherever you go.
Ronaldo7Messi10Goats
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Don't worry Willian ,Bayern gonna upset and Cook Chelsea for what they did to you.
bluesss
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same can be said about chelsea being upset since they even offered him 2 years contract which usually isn't the case if you are 32 years old. even the great terry and lampard weren't given 3 years contract after turning 30 and he thinks he will get that. you should listen to ballack cause he regretted not taking the 2 years contract. anyways, you have been a loyal servant for chelsea, so, thank you for that and wish you goodluck in your new journey.
Chidi_Bang_Bang
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This guy should shut up and carry his problems go elsewhere,,,We first wanted to respect you by offering you 2 year renewal because of your age and you decided not to listen to it,,,What else do you want Chelsea to do???... Chelsea would have been stupid to offer you the 3 years when they have young talents like Pulisic and Odoi who needs playing time to grow plus Zeyech and potentially Harvertz coming in....You now want it to look like Chelsea betrayed you when in actual sense they break their rule to give you 2...Carry away your troubles please, enough is enough
I honestly can’t believe you Chelsea wanna be fans. Respect the guys decision. What is this bullsh1t about loyalty. Tell Lampard this when he went to Man City and scored against use in a crucial game. Or Hazard leaving during transfer ban. You should all be ashamed. F-ing Hippocrates. William as a real Chelsea fan enjoy your last years and thank you for your contribution, you help use when José was having a bad season and when Lampard had no direction. Keep safe wherever you go
lokdekmpru
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This guy should shut up and carry his problems go elsewhere,,,We first wanted to respect you by offering you 2 year renewal because of your age and you decided not to listen to it,,,What else do you want Chelsea to do???... Chelsea would have been stupid to offer you the 3 years when they have young talents like Pulisic and Odoi who needs playing time to grow plus Zeyech and potentially Harvertz coming in....You now want it to look like Chelsea betrayed you when in actual sense they break their rule to give you 2...Carry away your troubles please, enough is enough
So he actually refused a 2 year contract just because he wanted a 3year contract like Pierre Emerick Aubameyang 😂😂😂 and he is even 31 years old but i don't see anything impressive that he has brought to the team.
JeyMed
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chelsea fans are toxic as hell. they treated morata like that , now willian , kepa also david luiz. these guys don't deserve a single good player.
Shut up! who be you my brother,,,All the players you've mentioned were all having their personal troubles that led them to go... Chelsea and and their fans are excellent in dealing with players so shut your mouth!
PhantomWeed
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This guy should shut up and carry his problems go elsewhere,,,We first wanted to respect you by offering you 2 year renewal because of your age and you decided not to listen to it,,,What else do you want Chelsea to do???... Chelsea would have been stupid to offer you the 3 years when they have young talents like Pulisic and Odoi who needs playing time to grow plus Zeyech and potentially Harvertz coming in....You now want it to look like Chelsea betrayed you when in actual sense they break their rule to give you 2...Carry away your troubles please, enough is enough
agree with you bro.We get ziyech which of course we he will be starting team and for sub we have mount or even odoi.Lampard agree with short term contract but he refuse.Even if we keep willian,i doubt he will start even in sub.And if my memory is correct,he start in first team way more than pedro but pedro never complain about it