Willian to join Grêmio, CBF announces signing early | OneFootball

The forward Willian, formerly of Corinthians, appeared on the CBF website this Tuesday wearing the Grêmio jersey, even though he has not yet been officially announced by the club from Rio Grande do Sul. The registration indicates that the signing of the player, who has been a free agent since July 1st after his contract with Fulham ended, has already been processed with the federation.

Despite the European transfer window having closed, Grêmio continues to strengthen its squad. After announcing the return of Arthur last Thursday, the club’s management is close to finalizing the arrival of Willian, a long-time target and a long-standing dream of the board in recent transfer windows.

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The forward, who initially showed no interest in returning to Brazilian football, has welcomed the opportunity to play for the Imortal. Willian is expected to take the starting spot on the right wing, competing with Pavón and Alysson, but with a good chance of securing his place under coach Mano Menezes.

Willian has a history of international success. He is the Brazilian with the most appearances in the history of the English Premier League, with 327 matches, playing for Chelsea, Arsenal, and Fulham. With Chelsea, he won the Premier League twice, as well as an FA Cup, an English League Cup, and a Europa League. At Shakhtar Donetsk, he collected five Ukrainian league titles and a UEFA Cup, now known as the Europa League.

Grêmio is looking to recover in the final stretch of the season. Eliminated from knockout competitions, the focus is now on the Brazilian Championship, where the team is in 13th place with 25 points, just three ahead of Vitória, the first club in the relegation zone. Willian’s arrival could provide an offensive boost for the team from Rio Grande do Sul in the upcoming rounds.

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