It also ends speculation that the forward might be tempted by a possible reunion with Jose Mourinho at Manchester United. However, Willian has committed his immediate future to Chelsea.
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According to Chelsea’s official website, Conte was “heavily involved and very vocal throughout the session, regularly stopping each drill to offer advice and encouragement, both to individual players and the group as a whole”.
New Chelsea boss Antonio Conte believes the pre-season training will be tough for his new players and warned his squad to expect “the hardest summer of their lives”.
Chelsea’s Player of the Year was the only one to shine last year, when each and every member of the squad failed to perform.
“I think the three of them have similar personalities and are more or less at the same level”, Zambrotta told Sky Sports. The Daily Telegraph has reported that the France global snubbed a new deal worth £100,000-a-week, but the Premier League champions are expected to make one last-ditch attempt to keep their man.
With just 19 goals in 140 appearances for Chelsea, many will be hoping that Willian’s recent individual success will mean more goals for the Brazilian.
Technical director Michael Emenalo added: “We are very pleased to agree a new long-term deal with Willian, who has proved himself to be an important player for the team since he arrived here”.
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Willian, though, is determined to continue his impressive displays at Chelsea under new first-team head coach Antonio Conte.
