Willian admitted that he was on the cusp of sealing a move to Tottenham when his agent received the call from Chelsea to alert him to their interest.
The Brazilian forward, now in Fulham colours, had arrived at Spurs to sign a contract when the Blues declared their interest, with Willian quick to make the switch from north to west London.
Willian arrived at Stamford Bridge in August 2013 from Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala and spent seven years with the Blues before eventually finding his way in north London - but at Spurs' arch-rivals Arsenal instead.