Willian has recalled his transfer to Chelsea in 2013 and has lifted the lid for the first time about why he opted to reject a rival approach from Tottenham.

The Brazilian winger made the switch to the Blues from Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala, with Chelsea believed to have paid £30million for his services.

The 28-year-old had been a target of Liverpool, but it was Tottenham who came closest to landing the player prior to Chelsea making their move.

“I don’t know how I can explain that moment,” Willian told Chelsea’s YouTube channel. “But it was the best moment I think in my life when I signed with Chelsea because it was my dream to come here.

“When I came I am very, very happy to play for Chelsea, to win titles here, so I am very, very happy.

“Yes, it was difficult. But I didn’t sign. When at the last moment Chelsea call me I say I’m sorry but I go to Chelsea, that’s my dream.

“I have to go there, I don’t care. I go there.”

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