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Willian to Chelsea: Blues Agree to Sign Anzhi Midfielder

Tim Daniels
Aug 23, 2013

Chelseaย announced the completion of the deal with Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala to land Willian on Wednesday, Aug. 28.

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Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Willian.

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Chelsea firstย announced the agreement on Sunday, Aug. 25:

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Chelsea Football Club can confirm an agreement has been reached with both Willian and his club Anzhi Makhachkala for the transfer of the Brazilian player.

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Though the club didn't confirm details of the agreement, BBC Sport reported on Aug. 23 the deal would be forย ยฃ30 million:

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Chelsea have agreed a ยฃ30m deal to sign attacking midfielder Willian from Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala subject to a work permit hearing

โ€” BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 23, 2013"

On Wednesday, Aug. 28, David Kent of the Daily Mail reported "Willian completed hisย ยฃ32million move to Chelsea."ย 

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