Barcelona Looking To Lure Chelsea Star With Three Year Deal

The current situation in Barcelona has been abundant with rumors as their future lineup lies with so much uncertainty. But one speculation away from the typical news involves the signing of Chelsea’s star Willian.

It has been speculated for quite some time now that Willian is on his way out of his current club. The links to Barcelona started as early as 2018 and may already fall into fruition soon. This comes at a time where Willian is already set to become a free agent and expressed little sign of staying with Chelsea. It has been reported that Willian’s demand for a three-year deal is willing to be met by Barcelona, per SB Nation’s We Aint Got No History.

Throughout Willian’s career, he has displayed incredible movement on the field with the mix of his athleticism and high-IQ of the game. In 339 appearances for Chelsea, he has proven that he is an offensive superstar with how he’s already scored 63 times. With the way he facilitates the offense with his phenomenal dribbling and vision on the field, Willian has proven to be a strong asset for any club to have. The attacking midfielder is also scouted to be a skilled passer with elite crosses that have set up multiple scoring opportunities for his team, as emphasized by the 62 assists in his Chelsea career.

It would be a big boost for Barcelona to sign someone of Willian’s caliber but it will also entail some adjustments on their end. Provided the economic impact of the global pandemic, the financial side of the organization must entail prudent decisions in the coming months. There have been reports that Barcelona is now open to selling key players such as Ousmane Dembele for lucrative offers.

Currently, Willian has been out with an injury as he sat out Chelsea’s FA Cup Final against Arsenal. This has also kept the 31-year-old out of action in their final stretch in the Premier League.

No word has been finalized yet but it will be interesting to see how Barcelona can improve their roster provided the global situation. Having sufficient resources is crucial now provided the ever-evolving times brought about the pandemic. Given the current economic landscape caused by COVID-19, clubs have been more prudent in spending for their teams.