Brazilian midfielder Willian Borges da Silva has confirmed he will leave Chelsea after seven ‘wonderful’ years at Stamford Bridge.
The 32-year-old Willian Borges da Silva, linked with a move across town to Arsenal, posted a farewell letter to the club’s fans on Twitter.
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“The time has now come to move on. I am certainly going to miss my teammates,” Willian Borges da Silva said.
“I leave with my head held high, safe in the knowledge that I won things here and always did my best in a Chelsea shirt!”
A OPEN LETTER TO THE FANS OF @ChelseaFC pic.twitter.com/ZUUEfwnx5d
— Willian (@willianborges88) August 9, 2020
Willian, who began his career with Corinthians in Sao Paulo, joined Chelsea from Anzhi Makhachkala in 2013 and made over 300 appearances for the club, winning two Premier League titles.
Willian Borges da Silva was out of contract this summer and had failed to agree a new long-term deal with the club.
“In August 2013 when I received the offer from Chelsea, I was convinced that this was where I had to play,” Willian Borges da Silva said.
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“Today 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.”
Spanish midfielder Pedro also announced he was leaving the club on Sunday after five years.
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