Chelsea man Willian to take legal action after 'fake agent' claims to represent Manchester United and Real Madrid target

Chelsea forward Willian is taking legal action against a ‘fake agent’ pretending to represent the Brazilian.

Willian, 29, has been on the books at Stamford Bridge since 2013 but widely touted with a move away from the Blues this summer.

Both Manchester United and Real Madrid have shown interest in the winger but despite Maurizio Sarri’s appointment at the club this summer, he has not yet returned to training after his World Cup endeavours.

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And the former Shakhtar Donetsk man has taken to Instagram to claim he has been a victim of identity fraud.

He posted the message alongside an image of a letter allegedly sent from an agent who claimed to represent Willian, including what appears to be a signature from the Chelsea man.

But he denied any involvement and issued a threat to take legal action.

He wrote: “In the recent days I have been informed that a “letter of authorization for player agent FIFA”, allegedly signed in my name has been circulated through the football market.

“In such letter, Mr. Denirobson Dias would grant an authorization to Mr. Renee Pinheiro Anunciação to represent me until 15 August 2018, throughout football clubs in the United Kingdom and France.

“I would like to clarify that I never signed such letter, the content of which I completely deny.

“Finally, since there seem to be clear evidence that my signature has been forged, or anyway misused, I hereby inform that my lawyers are already instructed to proceed with all appropriate legal measures before any competent courts or authorities.

“I hope I have clarified the matter and any possible misunderstanding.”