Chelsea forward Willian sets sights on Ballon d'Or and wants to become Blues legend

Winner: Willian scored a curcial free-kick in Chelsea's Champions League win over Dynamo Kiev earlier this month
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Tom Dutton15 November 2015

Chelsea forward Willian has set his sights on winning the Ballon d'Or.

The Brazil international has been one of the bright sparks in a difficult campaign for the Blues, scoring five goals including the winner against Dynamo Kiev in a crucial Champions League group game earler this month.

The nature of Willian's arrival from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2013 - snatched from underneath Tottenham's nose for £30million - made him an instant fan favourite at Stamford Bridge, but only this season has he started to justify that price tag.

And now the 27-year-old has set his sights on individual gongs. Asked what he hoped to achieve before hanging up his boots, Willian told Copa90: "That's my dream, to become player of the year, to win the World Cup, to be a legend at Chelsea."

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Meanwhile, despite Chelsea's struggles this term, Willian has come out in defence of under fire boss Jose Mourinho.

There has been mounting speculation that Roman Abramovich is ready to wield the axe after Chelsea suffered seven Premier League defeats in their opening 12 fixtures, while crashing out of the League Cup at Stoke, but Willian believes Mourinho is one of the best coaches in world football.

He added: "For me it is very good [playing under Mourinho]. He's a very positive manager - one of the best in the world - and I learn a lot with him."

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