July 18, (THEWILL) – Veteran winger, Willian, has agreed to extend his stay at Fulham, signing a one-year deal with an option for an additional 12 months.
The 34-year-old, who previously played for Chelsea and Arsenal, proved his worth last season with five goals and six assists in 27 Premier League appearances, helping Fulham secure a commendable 10th-place finish under manager, Marco Silva. After being linked with a potential move to Nottingham Forest, Willian was delighted at the chance to remain with Fulham, stating that he is eager to continue the positive trajectory of the team.
Speaking about his contract extension, Willian conveyed his satisfaction, saying: “I’m completely happy. Happy to sign one more year with Fulham. Happy to continue the work that I did last season with all my teammates and the whole club. I think it’s a club that can do even better this season, so I’m happy to continue this amazing adventure.”
Fulham owner, Tony Khan, echoed the sentiment, delighted at Willian’s return. Khan praised the winger’s impact during the previous campaign and revealed his excitement about their joint pursuit of success in the upcoming English Premier League season.
Willian’s decision to commit to Fulham provides the club with stability and continuity going forward. As an experienced player with 70 caps for Brazil, he benefits the squad with a wealth of knowledge and skill to the team. With Willian’s renewed commitment and the team’s ambition, Fulham aims to build on their previous achievements and strive for further success in the Premier League under the guidance of manager Silva.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
