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Aug282020 by JBNo Comments

Arteta makes Willian and William Saliba promise to Arsenal supporters

Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Saliba, meanwhile, was signed one year ago from Ligue 1 team Saint-Etienne but returned to the club on loan for the 2019/20 season. The central defender gave a good first display in an Arsenal shirt during Wednesday’s 4-1 pre-season victory over MK Dons and received huge praise from Mikel Arteta. Arsenal supporters are keen to see their new signings in action on Saturday against Premier League Champions Liverpool at Wembley in the Community Shie...

Aug142020 by JBNo Comments

Willian explains why he joined Arsenal after leaving Chelsea

Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Willian’s contract at the club expired last month and he had been holding out for a three-year contract, but Chelsea refused to give in to his demands, despite Frank Lampard wanting him to stay. The 32-year-old had more lucrative offers on the table than the one he agreed to sign at Arsenal, but says it was too difficult to turn down the gunners. ‘I’m very excited to become an Arsenal player – I can...

Aug142020 by JBNo Comments

Willian becomes 9th highest paid player in the Premier League with Arsenal move

Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Arsenal have completed the signing of Willian and handed him a three-year contract. And according to the Daily Mail, he will become one of the club’s top earners, taking home £220,000 per week. The report claims that while his basic salary will be lower than the one he received at Chelsea, however lucrative bonuses will see his finances skyrocket. The deal includes a “huge” signing-on fee alongs...

Aug142020 by JBNo Comments

Mikel Arteta reveals the role Willian will play in his Arsenal team

Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arteta believes Willian can play in three of four positions for his team, saying he does not see him purely as a winger. ‘I believe he’s a player that can really make a difference for us,’ Mikel Arteta said. ‘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 ...

Aug112020 by JBNo Comments

Mikel Arteta to play Willian in new position after undergoing medical

Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Willian was majorly used as a right winger at Chelsea, despite playing under five different coaches during his time at the the West London club. But, Willian has always felt that he was used incorrectly at Chelsea and that his best position on the field is in a more central role behind a main forward. Mikel Arteta clearly agrees with this and the Spaniard plans on using Willian in a no.10 role next season, according to the Mirror. While Arsenal’s three-year dea...

Aug102020 by JBNo Comments

Willian undergoes medical at Arsenal after Chelsea exit

Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Willian wanted a three-year contract to extend his stay with the Blues but Chelsea refused to meet his demands and stuck to their two-year offer for him. Willian then decided to leave and Arsenal were more than willing to offer him the three-year deal he craves, but it is less than his £120,000-per-week salary that the blues were offering him. According to the Evening Standard, The free agent underwent his medical at the Emirates this morning ahead of...

Aug92020 by JBNo Comments

Willian confirms Chelsea exit ahead of proposed move to Arsenal

Premier League

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 unwilling to offer him the three-year deal he was looking for. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Willian has enjoyed a good run of form since the campaign restart, enjoying the most outstanding campaign of his career, and is expected to sign for Arsenal on a three-year deal imminently. The winger has won two Premier League titles, an FA Cup, the Carabao Cup and the Europa League during his time at the Stamford Bridge and he has thanke...

Aug72020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard says Chelsea have done all they can to keep Willian

Premier League

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 first leg. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Willian turned down the offer of a two-year contract from Chelsea months, holding out for a three-year deal. "He is injured and was injured for the cup final and tomorrow, he would have given everything to play in those games," said Lampard. "I know Willian well, I have seen him and he has carried this injury a little bit in the latter part of restart. "Certainly as a club we have done everything we can t...

Aug42020 by JBNo Comments

Why Mikel Arteta persuaded Arsenal to sign Willian

Premier League

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 deal, with the move expected to become official in the coming days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While some reports claim his influential agent, Kia Joorabchian pushed the deal, the Atletic reports that Arteta is actually the driving force. Arsenal have tracked Willian before now but the deal is being led by Mikel Arteta, who believes he will be an ‘ideal’ signing to help the squad. The Brazilian would add experienced to the Arsenal team...

Aug32020 by JBNo Comments

Willian in talks with Arsenal after rejecting Chelsea contract offer

Transfer Info, Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Willian is looking to recover from an injury which caused him to miss the final against Arsenal on Saturday. His agent, Kia Joorabchian, told talkSPORT last week: “I don’t think he’s done a U-turn or any kind of turn. He’s always been very much in the same mode. We had big offers – one from MLS which required him to move on July 1 – but he’s always wanted to finish the season at Chelsea and the day after the season has finished he would deci...