Willian

[Yousif Arsenal]

our guy here comparing him with Son Sterling Rashford and Mane.

 

[Monstar-Gunn4r]

‪If it’s Arteta that wants Willian, I want Willian. Full stop end of story. I’m backing Arteta to the hilt‬

It seems odd how many players Arteta have links to one "not an" agent. Wonder how much input he gets, or does he give them a profile and then they give him a list of players the club can get.

 

[AbouCuéllar]

I wonder if Hagn supports us because of Alexis?

Why is this guy famous?

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Anyways, I like this deal. Typically not a fan of these types of signings but I understand what Arteta is trying to do bringing in some real professionals and tactically intelligent footballers into the dressing room and Willian is the definition of that, and aside he's a very good footballer and rather underrated.

I think we can get long life out of Willian by converting him to RWB or RB as we continue to evolve in style, as Pep did with Navas.

In the short term I just hope part of the plan involves playing Auba as CF more often. If so there's probably enough minutes to keep developing Saka, Nelson, and Pepe (and hopefully Joelson). If not you could see Nelson leaving in the winter when Europa League group minutes are up. Maybe not the worst thing but given his development I fear him going out on loan will = losing him eventually for good.

 

[BenTal]

There is one other possibility. Barca may get back to us with +30m offer for William in a year or two :rofl::rofl:

 

[krengon]

hats off to Kia if he manages to pull off a 3+1 deal..

 

[Red London]

Normal team: "We'll give you 2 years with an option for a 3rd. Final offer"

Arsenal: "We'll give you 3 years. Oh and we want an option for 4 years too"

 

[Football Manager]

His too old. Sign him up as a ball control/dribbling coach.

Auba, laca, nketiah, willock, xhaka, they need to start learning the basics from willian.

 

[Kingslayer]

Maybe he's naked in front of a fan.

 

[Hunta]

I’d Imagine all the finished Brazilian footballers currently playing in Turkey and China are ringing up Kia now to see if he can get them a gig at Arsenal.

 

[Hunta]

Maybe he's naked in front of a fan.

:rofl:

 

[GDeep™]

 

[Highbury_2006]

People at this forum would compare Willian with Messi if he was close to Manchester United or Tottenham. But the same people wanted Mourinho instead of Arteta so thats natural.

 

[Tir Na Nog]

An option for a 4th year..... In a past life I must have been one of those crucifying Jesus

 

[Red London]

People at this forum would compare Willian with Messi if he was close to Manchester United or Tottenham. But the same people wanted Mourinho instead of Arteta so thats natural.

At this age the only player I would be fully comfortable giving a 3+1 deal is Lionel Messi though...

 

[TromsoGooner]

Sceptical about this signing but at least he seems very fit. One of these guys that lives a clean life, no fat on his body and never injured.

 

[Red London]

Cedric until hes 33
Willian until 35/36

We are already giving ourselves the same headaches we have now but in the long term.

 

[lamby22]

I’d Imagine all the finished Brazilian footballers currently playing in Turkey and China are ringing up Kia now to see if he can get them a gig at Arsenal.

Excited for 3 years time when we offer 31 year old Oscar a 4+1 contract

 

[Tir Na Nog]

Me and the rest of the usual suspects right now

 

[Football Manager]

At this age the only player I would be fully comfortable giving a 3+1 deal is Lionel Messi though...

Anyone older than 31 should be 1+1 performance based contract. Or coach contract.

 

[Highbury_2006]

I’d Imagine all the finished Brazilian footballers currently playing in Turkey and China are ringing up Kia now to see if he can get them a gig at Arsenal.

Dont think Willian is finished. Pretty good stats this season.