Arsenal sign Willian from Chelsea on a free transfer

Arsenal have completed the signing of winger Willian on a three-year deal following the expiry of his contract at Chelsea.

“[I like] the way they [Arsenal] play, everything is amazing – the stadium, and I think that with [Mikel] Arteta, Arsenal have a great opportunity to fight again for titles in the Premier League and in Europe so I’m very happy because of that,” the Brazilian midfielder, Willian, told the club’s official website. 

“I’m excited to start. I can’t wait to go on the pitch and do my thing to help my team-mates and to help this club to shine again. That’s what I want.

“When I talked to [Mikel], the conversation was good, he gave me confidence to come to Arsenal. He said a lot of good things to me and that’s why I have come to Arsenal.”