Willian ‘tears up’ Arsenal contract to accept 70% pay cut to seal Corinthians transfer

Willian has reportedly ripped up his Arsenal contract and can now push via to seal a transfer to hitch Brazilian facet Corinthians.

The 33-year-old Brazilian winger joined the Gunners on a three-year contract final summer season after his deal expired at Chelsea.  However Willian struggled for video games with only one purpose and 5 assists coming in 25 Premier League appearances final season.

William nonetheless has two years left to run on his present deal, which might take him to the age of 35, and is the second-highest earner on the membership behind Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Arsenal have been negotiating with Corinthians for a number of weeks, however the truth Willian has two years left on his £240,000-a-week contract has triggered some difficulties.

Talking earlier this week, Arteta confirmed the membership was engaged on a deal to promote Willian.

“We’re having some conversations with him and the agent, and we’re evaluating the place that we’re in for the time being,” Arteta mentioned earlier than Saturday’s 5-0 defeat by Premier League champions Manchester Metropolis.