Arsenal confirm Willian's signing, becomes 2nd Brazilian from Chelsea to move after Luiz

After several days of speculation, Arsenal have confirmed Willian's transfer to Emirates for free. Brazil international's Chelsea contract expired with Blues' exit from Champions League, having suffered a humiliating 7-1 defeat against Bayern Munich over two legs in Round of 16.

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Mikel Arteta speaks on Willian transfer to Arsenal 

Arsenal have beaten likes of Barcelona and Inter Miami to seal Willian transfer from Chelsea. winger mand 47 appearances for Frank Lampard across all competitions last season. He netted nine goals during this phase and ended season in fine form. 

Willian has agreed to a three-season contract with Arsenal and will reportedly earn £100,000-a-week ($130,000). Mikel Arteta expressed his happiness on Willian transfer to Emirates. As quoted by Mirror, Spaniard described Willian as a player who can make difference for Gunners. club was monitoring Brazilian for past few months and had a resolve to strengn wing as well as attacking midfield, that's where Willian helps, with Arteta praising his versatility. 

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Premier League transfers: Arteta impressed with Willian's desire to succeed 

Mikel Arteta stated that Wilian could play in several different positions. manr was impressed with Brazilian's desire to play for Arsenal, despite having achieved immense experience in world of football. Reports claim that Willian will wear . 12 shirt for Gunners. He joins former Chelsea man David Luiz, who joined Emirates-based outfit last season. 

After a short stint lasting two seasons in Russian Premier League, Chelsea confirmed Willian transfer to Chelsea in 2013. Having spent seven seasons at club, Brazil international mand 339 appearances across all competitions. During this time, he netted 63 goals for Blues before joining Arsenal. 

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Barcelona also interested in Willian transfer 

Besides Arsenal, Barcelona and Inter Miami were also interested in roping in winger. This is however t first time that Catalan giants expressed ir willingness to rope in winger. Last season as well, rumours of a Willian transfer to Camp u were doing rounds but a deal failed to materialise. 

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Im courtesy: arsenal.com