Willian accepts pay cut to join Arsenal

Arsenal seems to won the race to sign Willian from Chelsea.

The Brazilian winger joined Chelsea back in the summer of 2013 when he came to England and has been a hit in the Premier League in the last seven years. 

He has now come to a contract stand off with Chelsea this season. The Blues are prepared to offer a 2-year extension but the player has been demanding a 3 year extension. 

However, it did not work out for him and it allowed multiple clubs like Barcelona, Madrid, Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal to come swooping for a chance to sign him for free. 

It seems only the Gunners are in the lead now as they have offered him a three-year extension and will keep him as a squad player. 

However, there is a trick to the current situation. The Blues were keeping him on a £120,000 per week and a two year extension on that would have seen him make £12.9 million but at Arsenal he will be getting a reduced salary of £100,000 per week for three years which will see him earn £15.6 million in three years. 

The situation seems set for Willian who will now follow the steps of Luiz to join Arsenal from Chelsea. 

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