Arsenal completes Willian move after Chelsea exit

Arsenal have further strengthen their already powerful attack by signing Brazil international Willian on a three-year deal after Chelsea exit.

The 32-year-old run out of contract with Chelsea after their Champions League exit against Bayern Munich.

Arsenal face stiff competition from Barcelona and Inter Miami over the signing of the Brazilian.

Willian made 47 appearances for Chelsea in all competitions last season and finished in fine form, with four Premier League goals after the restart taking his tally for the season to nine.

Commenting on Willian signing Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta said, “I believe he's a player that can really make a difference for us.”

Willian won two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and the Europa League during his seven years at Chelsea.

Arteta added: "We have been monitoring him for the past few months, we had a clear intention to strengthen in the attacking midfielder and the winger positions [and] he is a player that gives us a lot of versatility, he can play in three or four different positions.

"He has the experience of everything in the football world but to still have the ambition to come here and contribute to bring the club where it belongs. I have been really impressed with all the talks I have had with him and how much he wanted to come."

The Arsenal’s new number 12 remains a key part of the South American side, having made 70 appearances since making his debut in 2011.