The Blues have announced that the Brazilian has completed
his move to Stamford Bridge following a work permit hearing, whilst the
25-year-old has expressed delight at the move.
Chelsea have announced the signing of Anzhi forward
Willian, who has completed his move to Stamford Bridge having been granted a
work permit.
The Brazilian, who had been expected to join Tottenham,
has signed a five-year contract with Jose Mourinho's side.
A product of the Corinthians youth academy, the
25-year-old moved to Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk in August 2007 before
moving to Russia with Anzhi in January, following some eye-catching
performances in the Champions League.
"I'm very happy to be here, it's been a dream of
mine to come and play here," Willian told the club's official website.
"Chelsea are one of the best clubs in the world, and
now I'm going to play for one of the best managers in the world, so I'm very
happy and looking forward to it."
Willian has not been named in the squad for Friday's Uefa
Super Cup encounter with Bayern Munich in Prague, and in turn will not have the
opportunity to make his debut until after the international break, on September
14 against Everton.
The Brazil international is believed to have cost Roman
Abramovich's side in the region of £30 million.
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