David Luiz begged me to join Arsenal: Willian reveals details on move from Chelsea

Arsenal confirmed signing of former Chelsea star Willian on a free transfer last week, ending weeks of speculation. move will see Brazilian international team up with former teammate David Luiz, who joined Gunners last year. 32-year-old enjoyed a productive spell at Chelsea and signed a three-year contract worth £220,000 a week with Arsenal after end of his contract in west London. 

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Arsenal transfer news: Willian reveals David Luiz persued him to sign for Arsenal

Speaking to Arsenal's club website, Willian revealed that David Luiz played a key role in convincing him to seal a switch to Emirates. 32-year-old said that he was drawn to Gunners by prospect of reuniting with David Luiz and has set his sights on winning Premier League. Brazilain international said former Chelsea man is a top player and he's hoping to do 'great things toger' at Arsenal. Willian said that David Luiz asked him to make switch and has previously helped him overcome 'difficult times' at Chelsea. 

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Thanks to David Luiz, Gunners snapped up Brazilian on a free transfer, with Willian earning an astonishing £220,000 a week at Emirates. Mikel Arteta was keen on ding Brazilian international to his ranks as Arsenal look to improve on ir disappointing eighth-place finish in Premier League this season. Brazilian won Premier League twice,  Europa League and FA Cup in a glittering Chelsea spell and will wear . 12 shirt in rth London. Before Willian, David Luiz me an £8 million switch to Emirates Stium in August last year. 

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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners look to sign Gabriel Magalhaes, face competition from Napoli

After completing transfer of Willian, Mikel Arteta has turned to potential improvements in his defence, with Gunners linked with a move for Lille's Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhaes. Magalhaes is valued at £22 million (€23.4 million) and has potential suitors in Napoli and Man United, but it is believed that 22-year-old has a preference to play for Arsenal. Gabriel has been impressive for Lille this season and is likely to partner David Luiz in heart of Arsenal defence if he completes a move to Emirates Stium. Gunners are also linked with a potential loan move for Phillipe Coutinho, who finds himself out of favour at Barcelona. However, Brazilain's stance could change after arrival of new manr Ronald Koeman was confirmed. 

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