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Willian
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Willian

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Player Bio
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1.75 m, 77 kg
Age
35
Born
1988-08-09
Nationality
BRA
Fulham's Willian to make decision on his future at end of season

Willian will not make a decision on his Fulham future until the end of the season, according to head coach Marco Silva. The Brazilian wide player signed a one-year deal with Fulham last summer, with an option to extend his contract. Fulham faced late competition to renew terms with Willian after a strong first season at Craven Cottage, where he scored five goals and registered six assists as Silva’s side finished 10th in the Premier League. The inclusion of a one-year option was a late addition to help secure his signature. Willian has again been influential for Fulham this season,...

Peter Rutzler7

Fulham's Willian to make decision on his future at end of season
Fulham are built on a core of elder statesmen - but the future hinges on youth

No club has fielded an older average starting XI in England’s top four divisions than Fulham this season

Peter Rutzler10

Fulham are built on a core of elder statesmen - but the future hinges on youth
Arsenal 1-1 Slavia Prague analysed: Pepe strike, Aubameyang omission and how late away goal changes Europa League tie

After Arsenal 1-1 Slavia Prague, we analyse the main talking points: Aubameyang's omission, the late goal, late substitutes and... what now?

Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas158

Arsenal 1-1 Slavia Prague analysed: Pepe strike, Aubameyang omission and how late away goal changes Europa League tie
Arsenal created plenty of chances but they can’t keep defending like this

There was a sense of deja vu about Arsenal's defensive mistakes against Olympiakos and it is something that remains an issue for Arteta

Art de Roché55

Arsenal created plenty of chances but they can’t keep defending like this
Arsenal’s attacking options are emerging at just the right time

With the likes of Pepe and Willian in good form, Mikel Arteta has selection dilemmas that were not apparent at the start of the season...

Art de Roché110

Arsenal’s attacking options are emerging at just the right time
Arsenal’s Willian problem

If you sign a 32-year-old, they need to start well — because the chances are they’re only going to get worse. Arsenal have a Willian problem

James McNicholas199

Arsenal’s Willian problem
Transfer ratings: Willian, Van de Beek, Hojbjerg, Dias and Fofana analysed

In-depth analysis of how the summer's biggest transfers have worked out: starting with Willian, Van de Beek, Hojbjerg, Dias and Fofana

Tom Worville181

Transfer ratings: Willian, Van de Beek, Hojbjerg, Dias and Fofana analysed
Edu's moment of truth

What does Edu do at Arsenal? What's he been responsible for? What is his relationship with Arteta like and what are the future plans?

James McNicholas and David Ornstein272

Edu's moment of truth
Arsenal have a pressing problem

The full press has been replaced in recent weeks by a set pattern of shepherding teams. It does not appear to be working

Art de Roche84

Arsenal have a pressing problem
Arteta may need mavericks like Pepe and Willock to improve rigid Arsenal

Willian and Aubameyang’s struggles summed up a dire Arsenal performance. Now Arteta faces his biggest test yet

James McNicholas242

Arteta may need mavericks like Pepe and Willock to improve rigid Arsenal
How Arsenal are passing teams into submission

Arsenal have made great strides since Mikel Arteta took charge - Hector Bellerin and their patience in possession have been key to that

Art De Roche107

How Arsenal are passing teams into submission
Willian shows he is prepared to boldly go where Arsenal need someone most

In his debut at Fulham, Willian drifted encouragingly into spaces Arsenal players have rarely found since Mesut Ozil fell out of favour

James McNicholas96

Willian shows he is prepared to boldly go where Arsenal need someone most
The bottom line is Willian can play Arteta’s idea of football

Where Willian came to Arsenal from and who his agent is will matter much less than the performances he produces for them

James McNicholas and Jack Lang170

The bottom line is Willian can play Arteta’s idea of football
Chelsea fans should remember Willian for much more than just jilting Tottenham

Willian looks set to leave Chelsea, with Arsenal a potential destination, but he'll be viewed fondly at Stamford Bridge for lots of reasons

Simon Johnson and more91

Chelsea fans should remember Willian for much more than just jilting Tottenham
A three-year deal or let him go? The Willian debate

Willian wants a long-term contract but Chelsea aren't keen to offer one - and his current form is making that a tough pill to swallow

Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey67

A three-year deal or let him go? The Willian debate
Willian wants to see out the season at Chelsea

The Brazilian is out of contract on June 30 but is willing to sign a short-term deal at Stamford Bridge - despite the risks

Liam Twomey25

Willian wants to see out the season at Chelsea
The end of Chelsea’s Brazilian experiment

Willian's expected departure means there will be no Brazil internationals at Stamford Bridge anymore...

Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey and Jack Lang57

The end of Chelsea’s Brazilian experiment