Willian has been holding out for a three-year deal from Chelsea but the club are only willing to offer a contract for the next two years. LONDON (AP) — Brazil winger Willian completed a cross-London move to Arsenal on Friday after his contract expired at fellow Premier League team Chelsea. Willian helped Chelsea to two Premier League titles, one FA Cup title and the 2019 Europa League title, where the Blues beat Arsenal 4-1 in Baku. The report claims that Barcelona, Manchester United and MLS side Inter Miami are also keeping tabs on Willian’s situation. The season is set to run deep into July, with football in England not resuming until June 19 at the earliest, as things stand. The Brazil international is calling time on his trophy-laden spell at Chelsea, where he spent seven years.. With the club unwilling to give him a three-year contract, the … The Brazil international has been one of Chelsea’s standout performers this season and played a key role in helping Frank Lampard’s side secure a place in next season’s Champions League. Chelsea winger Willian has said that he would be willing to play on in the summer – past the expiry of his contract – if it meant helping the Blues finish their season. “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.

Ian Wright picks his dream Arsenal starting XI for Manchester City clash, but were forced to reconsider due to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, missed Chelsea’s final game of the Premier League season due to injury. “We have been monitoring him for the past few months,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said. As a result of the global pandemic and the subsequent delayed conclusion to the campaign, Premier League clubs unanimously agreed to be allowed to enter into short-term contract extensions with players whose deals were due to expire at the end of this month. “As the UK government indicated on Monday its willingness for live sport to return behind closed doors from June 1, the Premier League is exploring paths to resuming the 2019/20 season after this date. The Chelsea veteran is entering the final weeks of his contract at Stamford Bridge - …

“Players can extend their contracts beyond 30 June until the end of the season, but it must be agreed by both parties.”. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File) The 32-year-old Willian rejected the offer of a two-year extension with Chelsea, where he played since 2013. And Lampard has already made it clear that he would be keen for Willian to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge. “So, it was agreed by all shareholders that clubs and players can mutually agree to extend their contracts beyond 30 June until the end of the season.”. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Willian primarily plays as a right winger, where record signing Nicolas Pepe and youngster Reiss Nelson are deployed at Arsenal. The former Corinthians player was forced to watch on when Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 in this month’s FA Cup final, however, as he missed out because of an ankle problem. Agent Kia Joorabchian updates us on Philippe Coutinho and Willian's futures, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Download the talkSPORT app NOW – the best way to listen live. I have been really impressed with all the talks I have had with him and how much he wanted to come.”. Sep 22, 1984 (36) 30.06.2021: club option 1 year: £4.32m : Willy Caballero: Goalkeeper: Sep 28, 1981 (39) 30.06.2021-£540Th. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. The 32-year-old Willian rejected the offer of a two-year extension with Chelsea, where he played since 2013. Willian has pledged to play for Chelsea beyond the end of his contract if the Premier League requires a summer finish due to the coronavirus.

Arsenal, meanwhile, reportedly offered Willian a deal worth £250,000 a week earlier this year but were forced to reconsider due to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Brazil winger Willian completed a cross-London move to Arsenal on Friday Aug. 14, 2020 after his contract expired at fellow Premier League team Chelsea. The Premier League has decided that contracts expiring on June 30 can be extended until the end of the 2019/20 season. Mikel Arteta responds to Arsene Wenger claiming Mesut Ozil is 'wasted' at Arsenal, Thomas Partey debut? Chelsea are increasingly confident of agreeing a new contract with Willian by the end of the week, according to reports. Willian, meanwhile, missed Chelsea’s final game of the Premier League season due to injury. Willian has been linked with a move from Stamford Bridge to join either Arsenal or link up with former boss Jose Mourinho at Tottenham after his contract expires next month. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news.

“We had a clear intention to strengthen in the attacking midfielder and the winger positions; he is a player that gives us a lot of versatility, he can play in three or four different positions. The Premier League said in a statement: “At Monday’s Shareholders’ meeting, Premier League clubs unanimously agreed to be allowed to enter into short-term contract extensions with players whose deals are due to expire on 30 June of this year. It was feared a number of stars, including the likes of Chelsea’s Willian and Tottenham’s Jan Vertonghen, would be unable to complete the campaign due to the termination of their current deals. Frank Lampard issues Willian update amid contract expiry and Arsenal transfer link. ‘He has been brilliant for us with both of those things and Willian deserves huge credit.’, Diego Simeone sends message to Thomas Partey after Arsenal transfer, Saint-Etienne boss Claude Puel slams Arsenal & questions William Saliba transfer motive, Arsene Wenger reveals why Arsenal did not sign Cesc Fabregas ahead of Chelsea.

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Willian’s contract at Chelsea expires on June 30 The season is set to run deep into July, with football in England not resuming until June 19 at the earliest, as things stand. “Clubs were concerned over expiring player contracts and registration issues posed by the potential of the 2019/20 season extending beyond 30 June. Willian's contract at Arsenal looks set to be worth at least twice as much as previously thought.. For more stories like this, check our sport page.

Follow Metro Sport across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Willian … According to ESPN, a mutual agreement must be reached by June 23 to extend deals, which can then run for as long as required to conclude the ongoing campaign. However, top-flight officials have agreed to let clubs enter short-term agreements, which would eradicate the problem for the timebeing. The Premier League chief executive Ricard Masters added: “What we decided today is to ensure as far as possible that clubs complete the season with the same squad they had available prior to the suspension of the campaign. The 31-year-old agreed a short-term deal to stay for the remainder of the delayed Premier League season but his contract with Chelsea is due to expire this summer. Goals from Mason Mount and Olivier Giroud secured a 2-0 victory over Wolves at Stamford Bridge.