“I wanted a three-year contract and Chelsea were only offering a two-year deal, so I ended up not renewing my contract.
“During those negotiations, Arsenal started showing interest. Many people say I should never have left Chelsea, family members as well.
“When I got there, it was a transition period, a lot of players left the club, others came in. I played during the pandemic as well, and that didn’t help. I couldn’t connect to the fans; the stadiums were empty.”
It was clear that Willian didn’t want to leave Chelsea just by reading the message he sent to his teammates and players after announcing his departure.
“I am certainly going to miss my team-mates. I will miss all the staff at the club who’ve always treated me like a son and I will miss the fans.
“I leave with my head held high, safe in the knowledge that I won things here and always did my best in a Chelsea shirt. My heartfelt thanks go out to all of you and God bless you.”
And the regret was felt even more after a disastrous time at Arsenal.
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