The Brazilian winger has left Chelsea, is not going far, but heading instead to Arsenal rather than South Beach with David Beckham. At 32, he was unable to set a deal with Chelsea, maybe next contract he pops the pond? He had rejected a 2 year pact from his team, having him then avail. on a free transfer. Arsenal is said to get him the three years he sought.
New MLS side Inter Miami had put forth a well paying 3.5 year offer and Barcelona was also after him. His agent had made it known there were others in the hunt, Kia Joorabchian stated "two concrete offers from Premier League clubs on the table. An MLS off on the table, which is a very big offer. He'll decide his future after the FA Cup" Kia would not name the MLS team and Willian told ESPN "I have plans to stay in Europe and try to play here. After that when I will be 35,36 years old, I intend to go to the United States and play there. It is a goal that I have."