The Blues have agreed a deal worth €37
million with Anzhi Makhachkala for the 25-
year-old, who will join up with his new team-
mates once he receives a work permit
Chelsea have confirmed that they have reached
an agreement to sign Willian from Anzhi
Makhachkala.
The Blues have not disclosed the fee for the
25-year-old, but Goal understands they will
pay the Russian club €37 million for the
winger.
Tottenham had been the favourites to sign
Willian, having agreed a fee with Anzhi and
personal terms in principle with the player,
who even underwent a medical.
But when Spurs then refused to improve their
salary package, the Brazilian's representatives
offered him to other clubs and long-time
admirers Chelsea made their move.
A statement on the club's official website
reads: "Chelsea Football Club can confirm an
agreement has been reached with both Willian
and his club Anzhi Makhachkala for the
transfer of the Brazilian player.
The transfer is subject to a work permit
hearing on Wednesday."
Willian becomes Chelsea's third summer
signing, following the arrivals of Andre
Schurrle from Bayer Leverkusen and Marco
van Ginkel from Vitesse Arnhem, while Wayne
Rooney remains a target.
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