Grêmio close in on former Corinthians striker Willian, deal nearly done | OneFootball

Despite the European transfer window being closed, Grêmio continues to seek reinforcements. After announcing the return of Arthur last Thursday, the Imortal is close to securing the signing of forward Willian, a former Corinthians player who is currently a free agent.

The Brazilian forward has been without a club since July 1st, when his contract with Fulham-ENG ended. Willian was not keen on returning to Brazilian football, but he views a move to Grêmio favorably. It is likely that he will sign a contract with the Imortal until the end of 2026. The information comes from ESPN.

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Grêmio's Target

Willian is an “old dream” of Grêmio's management, who have speculated about the forward in recent transfer windows.

If the contract is signed, Willian is expected to be a starter for Grêmio. The right winger will join Pavón and Alysson in the position but is expected to gain prominence with Mano Menezes.

International Success

The forward is the Brazilian with the most appearances in the history of the English Premier League, with 327 appearances. Besides Fulham, Willian also played for Arsenal and Chelsea. On the blue side of London, he won the Premier League twice.

In addition to the two English titles with Chelsea, he also won an FA Cup, a Europa League, and an English League Cup with the Blues. In Europe, he also found success at Shakhtar, with five Ukrainian titles and a UEFA Cup victory (now the Europa League).

Grêmio's Phase

The Imortal is looking to recover in the final stretch of the season. Eliminated from the cups, the team is focused on improving its performance in the Brazilian Championship. Currently, the team is in 13th place, with 25 points, just three more than Vitória, the first team in the relegation zone.

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