It appears that Willian’s time at Fulham is coming to an end as reports suggest he will be leaving the club on a free transfer. The experienced winger, who had previously played for Chelsea and Arsenal, joined Fulham last year on a one-year contract under manager Marco Silva.
During his time at Fulham, Willian had a productive season, scoring five goals and providing six assists in 27 appearances in the Premier League. The team’s commendable 10th-place finish led to the club offering him a one-year contract extension.
However, it seems that Willian has turned down the opportunity to stay at Craven Cottage. Despite his willingness to continue his stay, Fulham was not willing to improve the terms of their contract offer, leading to his decision to explore other options.
The 34-year-old winger is eager to remain in the Premier League, and he has already initiated discussions with other top-flight clubs to secure a new deal. Willian’s time at Chelsea, where he spent seven successful years, winning multiple trophies, is likely to make him an attractive proposition for potential suitors.
Although he was unable to replicate his Chelsea form during his stint at Arsenal, managing just one goal and seven assists in the 2020-21 season, there is still interest in the experienced Brazilian player.
Fulham, on the other hand, will be disappointed by Willian’s departure, as they were hoping to retain his services for another season. The news comes at a time when the club is also dealing with uncertainties surrounding Marco Silva’s future as manager.
Silva has a release clause in his contract worth £6 million, which will expire at the end of the next season. There are concerns within the Fulham hierarchy that Silva may leave this summer, especially with reports of him being in talks to switch agents and interest from other clubs, including Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal.