Willian
has pledged to play for Chelsea beyond the end of his contract if the
Premier League requires a summer finish due to the coronavirus.
The Brazil winger has been locked in discussions over a new deal, previously
revealing he was holding out for a three-year extension with Chelsea only
offering two-year terms.
Arsenal, Tottenham and Barcelona have all monitored Willian's situation with
his current contract ending this summer.
The Football Association postponing the English professional game until
April 30 and pledging to extend the 2019/20 season "indefinitely" raises the
prospect of top stars being asked to play on past the expiry of current
deals.
And Willian has admitted he would repay Chelsea's loyalty and complete the
season with the Blues, even if the campaign extends past the end of his
Stamford Bridge terms on June 30.
"My contract really ends I think in July," said Willian. "If I had to play
on those dates, in these months, I think it would be no problem for me to
end the league in a way which would be loyal to the club, as they always
were with me, regardless of a signed paper."
Willian has been at Chelsea for seven years, playing an integral role in two
Premier League titles and also lifting the FA Cup, League Cup and Europa
League.
The former Shakhtar Donetsk forward's deal will expire at the end of the
campaign though, just like France striker Olivier Giroud and Spain winger
Pedro.
Blues boss Frank Lampard has been at paints to insist he wants to keep
Willian in west London beyond the summer.
While William himself may be facing a period of limbo amid coronavirus
uncertainty, the 70-cap Brazil star has no doubts about fulfilling moral
obligations to his current club.
"It's clear that this is not a certainty, we don't know what can happen,"
Willian told Brazilian TV station Esporte Interativo.
"But without a doubt, as always, I will always be ready to give the best to
my club regardless of my contract situation."
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