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Willian desperate to leave Shakhtar Donetsk

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Brazilian midfielder has issued an open come and get me plea.

The 24-year-old, who destroyed Chelsea in their Champions League tie on Tuesday, has already been a target for the London club as well as rivals Tottenham, managed by Andre Villas-Boas, with whom he claims to be in regular contact.According to the Sun, Willian said: Ive already made it clear to everyone. I want to go, I want to reach new goals.My mission here in Donetsk is accomplished but I have to remain playing at a high level because I need to show up at a big club to be called up for the national team.If I were playing in a bigger league the same way as Ive played here, I would have more chances for Brazil. To play in the World Cup in Brazil is my dream and it is only going to happen if I move.But the prohibitive 25 million-pound release clause in his contract is likely to be a stumbling block for all but the wealthiest clubs in Europes elite leagues, and Willian indicated he would be particularly keen on a move to Chelsea or either of the Milan clubs.The Daily Telegraph claimed that he is so keen to end his stay in Ukraine he would even be prepared to accept a big pay-cut.