Pure class Ian Wright praises former Arsenal star who was released by Mikel Arteta
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Seals the win for Fulham. Willian scores his first Premier League goal since scoring for Arsenal against West Brom on 9th May 2021. That was 533 days ago. Seals the win for Fulham. Willian’s resurgence has pleased Wright greatly. The forward-turned-pundit has looked back on Willian's spell in north London, lauding him for terminating his contract without a payoff amid struggles. Speaking about his sacrifice on the Wrighty’s House Podcast, the former West Ham United man said (via ): “Willian looks like he has a new lease of life. I’m very pleased for him, especially with the way he checked out of Arsenal saying ‘listen, this isn’t working, keep your money, I’m going to move on.’ Pure class. He left a shedload of money on the table and I’m not sure many Arsenal fans know that, I hope they do. But he’s gone there and he’s found his life and love of football again.” According to estimates, Willian saved the north London outfit a staggering £20 million in wages when he tore up his contract. Willian featured in 37 games for Mikel Arteta’s men in the 2020-21 season, scoring once and claiming seven assists in 37 games across competitions.
Pure class - Ian Wright praises former Arsenal star who was released by Mikel Arteta
Ian Wright talks about Willian's generosity Former forward Ian Wright has lauded Fulham star Willian for the way he handled his departure from the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal signed former star Willian as a free agent in August 2020. The Brazilian winger failed to find his footing in north London and left for Corinthians merely a year after joining the Gunners. On deadline day (September 1) this season, Willian returned to the , signing for Fulham on a free transfer. He has performed admirably for Marco Silva’s side, scoring a goal and claiming an assist in five appearances in the English top flight. Willian scores his first Premier League goal since scoring for Arsenal against West Brom on 9th May 2021. That was 533 days ago.Seals the win for Fulham. Willian scores his first Premier League goal since scoring for Arsenal against West Brom on 9th May 2021. That was 533 days ago. Seals the win for Fulham. Willian’s resurgence has pleased Wright greatly. The forward-turned-pundit has looked back on Willian's spell in north London, lauding him for terminating his contract without a payoff amid struggles. Speaking about his sacrifice on the Wrighty’s House Podcast, the former West Ham United man said (via ): “Willian looks like he has a new lease of life. I’m very pleased for him, especially with the way he checked out of Arsenal saying ‘listen, this isn’t working, keep your money, I’m going to move on.’ Pure class. He left a shedload of money on the table and I’m not sure many Arsenal fans know that, I hope they do. But he’s gone there and he’s found his life and love of football again.” According to estimates, Willian saved the north London outfit a staggering £20 million in wages when he tore up his contract. Willian featured in 37 games for Mikel Arteta’s men in the 2020-21 season, scoring once and claiming seven assists in 37 games across competitions.