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Willian confirms Chelsea contract talks as Brazilian holds out for new deal amid Barcelona transfer interest

WILLIAN has confirmed new contract talks to stay at Chelsea this summer.

The Brazilians current deal expires in six months.

Willian has confirmed he’s in contract talks with Chelsea

And Willian is able to talk to foreign clubs over a free transfer next month.

Frank Lampard previously urged Chelsea to open talks with the 31-year-oldafter some eye-catching performances this season.

Juventus are interested in signing Willian after the winger won the Europa League under Maurizio Sarri last season.

While Barcelona are believed to be preparing a contract offer to lure him to the Nou Camp at tehe end of the campaign.

Real Madrid have even been linked despite already poaching Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois from Stamford Bridge in the past few years.

However, Willian now looks set to be staying at Chelsea after the club decided to open talks over a lucrative new deal.

He told Yahoo: Ive stated several times my wish is to stay at Chelsea. I like the club very much.

I feel very welcome here, as well as my family, and we love living in London.

However, Im in the middle of the season and I try not to think about it, not to lose focus on the pitch.

My agent and the club are talking and I hope we can have some good news soon.

In transfer windows its normal to have proposals and speculation, especially for players who are at the end of contract.

But my focus is 100 per cent on Chelsea and the season.