Chelsea's Willian Reveals He Would Like to Work with Jose Mourinho Again

Chelsea playmaker Willian has revealed he has a very good relationship with Jose Mourinho and would like to work with the Manchester United manager again "someday," but he insisted he is happy at Stamford Bridge.

The Brazilian has been linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer and heaped praise on Mourinho having worked under him for just over two seasons at Chelsea, per ESPN Brazil (h/t ESPN FC): 

"Mourinho is the best manager I've ever worked with. We have a good relationship, we are friends. Sometimes we talk, we text, we send messages to each other via WhatsApp. He is a great manager, I really enjoyed working with him. I hope I can work with him again someday."

He added that he was aware of the links to United and that Mourinho had been in touch with his agent but made assurances he is "very happy at Chelsea."

Willian had a strained relationship with former Blues manager Antonio Conte, with 35 of his 70 Premier League appearances under the Italian coming from the bench.

The 29-year-old will hope to earn a more regular starting spot under new boss Maurizio Sarri.

He came off the bench as Chelsea were beaten 2-0 by Manchester City in Sunday's Community Shield but could well start the Blues' Premier League opener at Huddersfield Town on Saturday.

Chelsea went from winning the title in 2016-17 to finishing fifth in the English top flight last term, a massive 30 points behind champions City.

Sunday's loss to Pep Guardiola's side at Wembley suggested the gulf between the two sides is still significant.

But Sarri has only just arrived at Chelsea, and it could take him some time to install his methods successfully.

Willian boasts all the attributes to make himself as valuable to Sarri as he was previously to Mourinho, and he will be eager to make a fast start to the new season.