Willian
says it is "unlikely" he will sign a new contract to remain at Chelsea
beyond the summer.
The Brazil international, who previously revealed he was holding out for a
three-year extension with Chelsea only offering two-year terms, is out of
contract at the end of June.
Willian has vowed to see out the 2019-20 season at Chelsea, who rejected a
series of bids from Barcelona in 2018 for the 31-year-old.
Speaking to Fox Sports show Expediente Futebol, Willian said: "I've built
something fantastic at Chelsea.
"I'm especially fond of the fans and the people that work there, and I've
felt very settled.
"Everyone knows my contract is up in a few months and it looks like it'll be
difficult to secure an extension. I think it's unlikely that I'll renew
because Chelsea offered me a two-year deal, I asked for three and it ended
there.
"There were no more talks or negotiations. Chelsea said that three years
would be impossible, so at the moment it seems unlikely that I'll extend,
but nothing is impossible.
"We don't know what might happen. We might suddenly reach an agreement, but
what I can say today is that my contract is up and I'll be free to negotiate
with any club."
Willian has been at Chelsea for seven years, winning two Premier League
titles and also lifting the FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League.
The winger also reiterated his desire to remain in Europe, should his stay
in London come to an end.
"At the moment I'm not thinking about going back to Brazil and my aim is to
stay in Europe," Willian added.
"I think there's still scope for me to do that in the current market and
continue playing at the top level for a few more years. My target is to
remain in Europe."
Arsenal, Tottenham and Juventus have all monitored Willian's situation,
while Barcelona also considered a move in January.
"There's been plenty of speculation in recent months, but there's not been
anything concrete," Willian said.
"The last negotiations that I had were with Chelsea. The only offer for me
from Barcelona was in 2018 after the World Cup. Chelsea didn't accept that
year as they didn't want to sell me.
"It's just speculation [linking him with Barcelona and Juventus] and it's
nothing concrete, as is often the case."
If a move to another European club doesn't arrive then Willian would relish
the chance to return to Corinthians where he began his senior career in
Brazil.
"To be honest, I can't say if I'll end up going back to Brazil to finish my
career or if I'll do so in Europe or anywhere else," he said.
"If I do end up heading back to Brazil, Corinthians would be a great club
for me to end my playing career at.
"It's where I broke through and I'm very fond of it. I'm a professional and
wouldn't rule any other clubs out, but as I do have a special bond with
Corinthians, that would be more likely."
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