Brazilian winger Willian admits that he has admiration for Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, but insists he is happy with life at Chelsea for the moment.
Mourinho tried to sign the Blues winger last summer when he joined Manchester United, but Chelsea were in no mood to lose one of their more influential players in the dressing room.
Willian has not been a certain starter at Chelsea this season under Antonio Conte and there are suggestions that he could be thinking of a transfer, amidst speculation of Manchester United’s interest again.
However, the Brazilian stressed that he is happy at Chelsea and feels well settled with life in London, along with his family, who are also pleased with their life in the English capital.
He admits that he respects and admires the way Mourinho helped him to settle down when he arrived at Chelsea but stressed that he remains a Blues player for the moment.
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Asked about Manchester United and Mourinho’s interest, Willian told Brazilian daily O Globo: “I’ve always been very happy at Chelsea. I really like the club, the people and I have adapted to life in London, including my family, who are very happy.
“Also I have a contract until 2020.
“I’m glad there are interested clubs and coaches, like Mourinho, who likes me.
“I have enormous respect and admiration for him as he is a guy who has helped me a lot since my arrival.
“But I am at Chelsea for now.”
