Chelsea FC of London’s former wing wizard, William gas been confirmed an Arsenal player after the Brazilian switch to his former club’s city rival.
The 32-year-old left the Blues after his contract expired but will remain in London after signing a three-year deal with the Gunners.
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Willian on a three-year contract.
The Brazilian winger left Chelsea earlier this week after his deal with the Stamford Bridge outfit expired.
The 32-year-old will stay in London, however, after agreeing a deal with Mikel Arteta’s team.
“I believe he’s a player that can really make a difference for us,” the Gunners head coach said upon the confirmation of Willian’s arrival.Article continues below
“We have been monitoring him for the past few months,we had a clear intention to strengthen in the attacking midfielder and the winger positions [and] he is a player that gives us a lot of versatility, he can play in three or four different positions.
“He has the experience of everything in the football world but to still have the ambition to come here and contribute to bring the club where it belongs. I have been really impressed with all the talks I have had with him and how much he wanted to come.
- Goals.com
