Silva reveals one player he wanted to return to Chelsea

Chelsea defender and Brazil star, Thiago Silva, has revealed he tried to make Willian return to the club towards the end of his spell at Arsenal.

Willian was at Chelsea for seven years before he completed a move to the Emirates in 2020.

The Brazil winger, however, struggled to make an impact with the Gunners

He managed to play at the Emirates for only one season, before his contract was terminated by mutual agreement and he joined his boyhood club, Corinthians.

The former Chelsea star is however back in the Premier League with Fulham and scored in their Premier League win against Chelsea last month.

Ahead of the reverse fixture which took place Friday night, Silva told ESPN Brazil: “Willian is special.

“I have a special affection for this kid, as a player and off the pitch as a person.

“Before he left for Corinthians, I tried to bring him back [to Chelsea], but unfortunately things didn’t advance, they didn’t work.”