Willian Borges
Arteta makes Willian and William Saliba promise to Arsenal supporters
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has hinted Willian and William Saliba are destined for central starting roles in his new-look team this campaign. The Brazil international, Willian left Chelsea for the gunners earlier this month after seven trophy-laden years at Stamford Bridge. Saliba, meanwhile, was signed one year ago from Ligue 1 team Saint-Etienne but […]
Willian explains why he joined Arsenal after leaving Chelsea
Willian has revealed why be chose to sign for Arsenal, insisting it was impossible to resist the lure of the gunners and claims Mikel Arteta was key in his decision to move to the Emirates. The Brazilian winger spent seven years at Stamford Bridge, playing an important role during a trophy-laden period in Chelsea’s history. […]
Willian becomes 9th highest paid player in the Premier League with Arsenal move
Arsenal could end up paying as much as £35m to new signing Willian, with the Brazilian winger confirming his free transfer from Chelsea on Friday. Willian left Chelsea after last week’s Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich. The 31-year-old cited a contract issue with the club as his reason for denying a deal extension. But, Arsenal have completed […]
Mikel Arteta reveals the role Willian will play in his Arsenal team
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is delighted to add Willian to his team, and hinted he could use the player in a number of positions. Willian played mostly on the right wing for Chelsea but feels his best position is in a central role behind the main striker, according to reports. Arteta believes Willian can play […]
Mikel Arteta to play Willian in new position after undergoing medical
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta plans on using Willian in a central position next campaign after the Brazilian seals his move to the Emirates from Chelsea. The 32-year-old announced his departure from the blues on Sunday after seven years at the Stamford Bridge. Willian was majorly used as a right winger at Chelsea, despite playing under […]
Willian undergoes medical at Arsenal after Chelsea exit
Arsenal are set to complete a deal for Willian this week after the Brazil international completed a medical at the Emirates on Monday. The winger announced his exit from Chelsea on Sunday by releasing a statement confirming his exit after seven years at the Stamford Bridge. Willian wanted a three-year contract to extend his stay […]
Willian confirms Chelsea exit ahead of proposed move to Arsenal
Chelsea star Willian has confirmed his exit from the west London club after seven years, thanking the blues supporters for their support in the emotional farewell post on Social media. The Brazilian’s contract expired this summer and he was unable to agree a new deal despite Frank Lampard being keen to keep him, with Chelsea […]
Lampard says Chelsea have done all they can to keep Willian
Frank Lampard reveals Chelsea have done all they can to convince Willian to stay as he closes in on joining Arsenal. The Brazilian winger will be out of contract once Chelsea’s campaign comes to a close, which could be after the clash against Bayern Munich on Saturday with the German side 3-0 ahead from the […]
Why Mikel Arteta persuaded Arsenal to sign Willian
Arsenal’s move to sign Willian on a free transfer is being driven by Mikel Arteta with the gunners manager keen to add the winger’s experience to his young team, according to reports. The 31-year-old will be out of contract this summer and has reportedly chosen to sign for Arsenal after they offered him a three-year […]
Willian in talks with Arsenal after rejecting Chelsea contract offer
Willian has again rejected an offer of a two-year deal from Chelsea, but the winger’s representatives is now in talks with Arsenal. The Brazilian still wants to play in Chelsea’s probable final game of the campaign as they aim to overcome a 3-0 deficit against Bayern Munich on Saturday. Willian is looking to recover from […]