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Tom Cavilla

'It's hard to play' - Fulham star makes Anfield admission after rejecting Liverpool for move to London

Willian has revealed he picked Chelsea over Liverpool 10 years ago due to it being his 'dream' to sign for the London club.

The Brazilian star was a target for the Reds during the 2013 summer transfer window, with Tottenham Hotspur also showing interest in the then Anzhi Makhachkala star. Late interest from Chelsea scuppered deals for both Liverpool and Spurs, with Willian heading to Stamford Bridge in a deal worth £30million.

Remaining in the capital for seven years, the 34-year-old proved to be a major hit and was a key part of two Premier League title wins in the space of two seasons. Willian was again linked with an Anfield switch after leaving Chelsea in 2020, though has maintained his theme of living in London after representing Arsenal and now Fulham.

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