Willian was close to joining Spurs in 2013 (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea forward Willian says turning his back on a move to Tottenham gave him the ‘best moment’ he’s had in life.

The Brazilian was set to move to White Hart Lane in a £30million deal in 2013 but Chelsea swooped at the last minute to take him to Stamford Bridge.

The 28-year-old is a huge favourite among Chelsea supporters and he was Chelsea’s player of the year in the 2015/2016 season.

Willian was 24 hours away from becoming a Tottenham player but the winger says signing Chelsea is the best moment of his life to date.


Willian’s spent three years at Stamford Bridge (Picture: Getty)

‘I don’t know how I can explain that moment. But it was the best moment I think in my life when I signed with Chelsea because it was my dream to come here,’ Willian told the Chelsea’s Youtube Channel.

‘When I came I am very, very happy to play for Chelsea, to win titles here, so I am very, very happy.’



‘Yes, it was difficult but I didn’t sign. When at the last moment Chelsea call me I say I’m sorry but I go to Chelsea, that’s my dream.’

MORE: Arsene Wenger tells Arsenal stars lifting the handbrake is key to improving home form