Willian heads to Arsenal. Xinhua/Sipa USA

Arsenal completes Willian signing on free transfer

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Aug 14, 2020 9:04 AM ET

Willian, who left Chelsea because the club couldn't meet his contract demands, has officially made the move to Arsenal.

The Gunners signed Willian to a three-year deal on a free transfer on Friday, the club announced via social media.

Brazil international @WillianBorges88 has signed a three-year deal to join us ahead of the 2020/21 season
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 14, 2020

A message from our newest Gunner!

@WillianBorges88 pic.twitter.com/eoaHjbgNeG
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 14, 2020

Willian reportedly had five clubs interested in him before he signed a deal with Arsenal. It was reported earlier in the month that he agreed to a three-year deal with Arsenal worth around 100,000 euros per week, which equates to almost $118,000 USD, according to ESPN's Tom Hamilton.

David Beckham's Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer also was rumored to be interested in Willian.

While with Chelsea, Willian won two Premier League titles, the Europa League, the FA Cup and the League Cup.

He joins an Arsenal side that is managed by Mikel Arteta and includes Mesut Ozil, David Luiz and Nicolas Pepe.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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