The Brazilian has admitted that Jose Mourinho remains a big friend amid suggestions that he could end up at Tottenham Hotspur this summer. Willian's contract at Stamford Bridge is due to expire at the end of the season and the winger has already said it is possible that he could make the move to Spurs as a free agent. This is what Mourinho and Willian have said about each other over the years. Champions League fans around the world can buy online Champions League Tickets to enjoy its stunning performances.

William is ‘cream of the crop’ in Old Trafford performance

Mourinho was glowing in his praise of his former player after a 2-1 win for Manchester United over Chelsea in which Willian found the back of the net, predicting that the winger would go on to enjoy a successful World Cup that summer.

Willian on special relationship with the Special One

Speaking ahead of a London derby against Tottenham Hotspur, Willian took the opportunity to heap praise on his former manager, revealing the true nature of his understanding with Mourinho.

“People ask me about the best coaches I have had. For sure, Mourinho is one of them,” Willian wrote in an article for The Players’ Tribune.

“We had a special relationship. He demanded a lot, so there were some conflicts, but that’s normal. He would challenge me and call out my mistakes, but if I had played well he would also say something like, ‘today you killed it’.”

Mourinho hails ‘magnificent’ Willian after Chelsea scoring run

Mourinho made a point of singling out Willian for praise after strong run of form from the Brazilian, labelling him “magnificent after a stunning freekick winner against Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League.

“He is playing very well,” the Chelsea manager said. “In this moment he is surrounded by other players who are playing very well.

“To be fair with him there was a period in the season when sometimes I felt he was isolated from the general context. At this moment, he is in the middle of the positive context which is a team playing well, trying to play more and more.

“Obviously, when you’re the match winner with a really special shot, it is no question the praise is fair. The boy is magnificent.”

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