Chelsea reject initial approach from Brazil FA to release Willian for Olympic Games

  Chelsea midfielder Willian is one of the overaged players tipped to represent the Brazilian national team during the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro this August. After Brazil’s victory over Panama on Sunday in Denver, Willian stated that his will is to participate in the competition. According to the information from UOL Esporte, Willian […]
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2016-05-31 17:09:00

 

Chelsea midfielder Willian is one of the overaged players tipped to represent the Brazilian national team during the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro this August.
After Brazil’s victory over Panama on Sunday in Denver, Willian stated that his will is to participate in the competition. According to the information from UOL Esporte, Willian has received the news that Chelsea have rejected the idea of ​​releasing him for the Olympics. However, Willian knows that CBF will continue negotiating with the Premier League side for his release. The player believes that there will not be any fatigue problem if he take part in the Copa América Centenário, then the Olympics, because the presentation to the national team is scheduled for July 18. He said: “At that time, I would be having pre-season, and would no longer be on vacation. It does not make much difference with fatigue.”
Despite the preliminary decision of Chelsea to not release Willian, it may even be necessary to discuss the matter with another club. The news from Britain indicates that Manchester United can make a proposal to sign him from Chelsea before the Olympics.

Chelsea midfielder Willian is one of the overaged players tipped to represent the Brazilian national team during the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro this August.

After Brazil’s victory over Panama on Sunday in Denver, Willian stated that his will is to participate in the competition. According to the information from UOL Esporte, Willian has received the news that Chelsea have rejected the idea of ​​releasing him for the Olympics. However, Willian knows that CBF will continue negotiating with the Premier League side for his release. The player believes that there will not be any fatigue problem if he take part in the Copa América Centenário, then the Olympics, because the presentation to the national team is scheduled for July 18. He said: “At that time, I would be having pre-season, and would no longer be on vacation. It does not make much difference with fatigue.”

Despite the preliminary decision of Chelsea to not release Willian, it may even be necessary to discuss the matter with another club. The news from Britain indicates that Manchester United can make a proposal to sign him from Chelsea before the Olympics.

 

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