Willian chose the "better club" Chelsea over Tottenham Hotspur

Willian in action for Shakhtar Donetsk against current club Chelsea

Brazilian starlet Willian has confessed that he chose Chelsea over Tottenham Hotspur due to the Blues being a ‘better club’. The Mirror reports.

Chelsea poached the 25-year-old from Tottenham, who had gone as far as having a medical with Spurs. The midfielder had only recently joined Russian giants Anzhi Makhachkala when the London clubs came calling.

In an interview with Brazilian tabloid Globoesporte, Willian said: “I always wanted to go to Chelsea. Chelsea presented an offer and it was always my dream to go there

“Chelsea is a better club than Tottenham in every aspect. I have spoken with my fellow Brazilians at the club, especially David Luiz. I am also happy to play for Jose Mourinho. That was definitive in my decision.”

The 25-year-old started his career with Brazilian club Corinthians from where he transferred to Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk where his talents gained worldwide attention. He has been capped twice for Brazil.