Willian recalls how he nearly joined Tottenham before Chelsea intervened

Published on: 06 October 2026

Former Chelsea winger Willian has recalled how he came close to joining Tottenham in 2013, despite not wanting the move.

Tottenham were on the verge of signing the Brazilian from Anzhi when Chelsea entered the race and secured his transfer instead.

Willian spent seven years at Chelsea, representing the club from 2013 to 2020. He later played for Arsenal and Fulham.

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