Arsenal has reportedly reached an agreement to signal Chelsea star Willian when the Brazilian’s contract expires at the end of the season. The 31-year-old has signed a three-year contract for 100,000 euros consistent with the week.
Chelsea were willing to maintain control of the winger, but Frank Lampard failed to convince his bosses to respond to Willian’s demands.
Former Shakhtar Didtsk ace sought a three-year contract, but the Blues only submitted a two-year extension.
This allowed Mikel Arteta to hurry up and convince Willian that his long road lies in north London.
Willian has signed a contract extension with Chelsea to watch the rest of the season.
Once the Blues Champions League crusade ends at the end of the month, the Gunners will announce the transfer, according to ESPN.
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Arsenal has beaten many clubs, Barcelona and David Beckham’s new MLS franchise, Inter Miami, to point out Willian.
Earlier this week, Chelsea boss Frank Lampard explained how he expected Willian to stay at Stamford Bridge.
But he also understands why the two-time Premier League winner has to move on.
“I have a perfect date with Willian. In fact, I don’t know what that resolution is,” Lampard said.
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“If this happens in the next few days, as he said, it will be for me anyway.
“Of course, I am very satisfied with Willian. He has been brilliant to me this season with his contribution and his pictorial ethics within the team.
“But it’s your selection and I respect your selection.
“He has been a perfect servant for Chelsea if he makes the decision to move on and if he makes the decision to move forward, Chelsea is also making obvious progress. We’ll have to look to the future.”
Last week, Willian’s agent Kia Joorabchian revealed that two Premier League groups were for his client’s signature, and the other is believed to be Everton.
“I don’t think he’s turned around or any kind of turn,” he said. “It’s been in the same way.
“We had big donations, one of the MLS that forced him to move on July 1, however, he sought to finish the season in Chelsea and the day after the end of the season he would decide.
“He has two specific be-of-Premier League club offers on the table, an offer to be from an MLS club and two other offers of european be. He’ll make his decision after the last game of the season.