Ex-Chelsea star, Willian was impressed with Mikel Arteta’s “incredible project” at Arsenal, according to his agent Kia Joorabchian.
The 32-year-old was “wooed” by the Arsenal manager, Arteta’s ambitions for the club, and left Chelsea.
Arsenal announced the arrival of Willian on a free transfer this summer window, as they snapped up the winger on a three-year deal. The midfielder departed from Stamford Bridge even though he was offered the chance to extend his stay.
🆕 New club. New colours. New beginnings.
👋 Welcome to The Arsenal, @WillianBorges88! 🔴 pic.twitter.com/B7Tl01BXLe
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 14, 2020
Both parties ultimately failed to reach a final agreement over the length of his proposed contract which saw him taking the exit door.
“With Willian, there’s no secret he wanted a three-year contract, but the Mikel Arteta project was just incredible,” Willian’s agent told talkSPORT.
