Willian is prepared to pledge his long-term future to Chelsea and wants to add three more years to his existing deal.
Barcelona were heavily linked with a move for Willian in the summer but the Spanish side Baulked at Chelsea’s £70m asking price.
Jose Mourinho was also keen to reunite with the Brazil international at Old Trafford but Manchester United blocked a swap deal involving Anthony Martial.
Willian has already conceded he would have forced through a move away from Chelsea had Antonio Conte stayed on as manager.
Chelsea replaced Conte with Maurizio Sarri over the summer and now Willian wants to sign a bumper new deal.
“A lot of people they say a lot of things in the press, but I never said that I want to leave Chelsea, never,” he told the club’s official website.
“Always I say that I want to stay at Chelsea as long as possible, and I am happy to stay here.
“My mind was always like that, always when I arrive here my plan was to stay here as long as possible and now I am here five years I hope to stay five more!
“I know I have two years of contract left but I hope to stay more years in the Premier League.”
Chelsea tend to be strict on contracts they hand out to players aged 30 and over, which may inhibit Willian’s chances of getting a new long-term deal.
Willian turned 30 in August and his current deal will see him through towards his 32nd contract.
The Brazilian has started three of Chelsea’s opening four league games this season but is yet to find the back of the net.
Only five players have created more goalscoring opportunities than Willian in the Premier League this season (9).
