Willian says he wants to stay with Fulham after revelling in ‘proving the doubters wrong’ as the Whites finished in the top half of the table on their Premier League return.
The 34 year-old Brazilian international made a surprise return to English football in September after cancelling his Corinthians contract to sign for Fulham on a free transfer and made a mockery of the pundits’ suggestions that he would struggle in SW6 after a poor year with Arsenal. The 34 year-old rolled back the years by scoring five goals and adding five assists in 29 games for Marco Silva’s side and is hoping to earn a new deal at Craven Cottage.
Speaking after Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace, Willian said:
“When I left Chelsea, Arsenal, it didn’t work, you know, and then I went back to Brazil. I think some people did think I was finished but I proved, not for them but for me, that I can play in the Premier League again. I’m proud to be doing what I have been doing this season. I think a lot of people didn’t believe that I can come back to the Premier League and do the same job that I had been doing a lot of years ago, I’m proud of it as well and I just want to keep playing with a smile on my face.”
The veteran winger added:
“I have a contract until the end of June, I don’t know what’s going to happen. Of course it’s some place that I feel good here to play. “I have a contract until the end of June, I don’t know what’s going to happen. Of course it’s some place that I feel good here to play. I feel the same affection for the Fulham fans [as they do for me]. If I can stay here, it would be good.
We have to be proud of what we did this season. It was an amazing season for us. We have the last game to play and we still have to believe that we can break the record. We have to prepare for the last game.”
I love this guy!
This should be a no-brainer. Marco obviously wants him, so why haven’t the club offered a new contract by now? He could then go off for his summer break secure in the knowledge that it’s all sorted.
This must be the easiest decision ever give him a 2 year contract now.He wants to stay No need for the Board to hang about in case some other club comes in for him,
Send a message straight away that we’re learning our lessons in the transfer market and wrap this up now.
Pull your finger out TK and get this done he has been brilliant and deserves another contract.
If he wants it and Marco wants it and the club wants it then there really is no urgency. No need for anyones’ finger to be pulled out. It will happen.
This is a must why are we always dilly dallying with contracts as a Fulham fan Willian has given us so much pleasure this season and has made some of the best defenders from top teams look ordinary so come TK agent this done
The most important signature has to be Marco’s. Hope they get this sorted pronto ??
Top, top player. Willian has proved to be a magnificent capture for the club. Unlike many ‘big name’ signings that preceded him, Willian has shown time and gain that he is mot here to make the numbers. My last memory is of Schurrle that scored a couple of wonder goals in his season but showed little to no desire. Willian is anything of that, his desire is still there. As to his innate and class, there is no discussion. Again, top top player. Youngsters at the club have an icon to follow. Being an automatic choice for Brasil for a good number of years is no small thing. Willian, Legend.
Start contract talks directly after Mznchester United match. Getting an agreement does not appear to be difficult so hope Tony Khan does not drag his heels
A great advertisement for the game, true professional, and a marvellous footballer too, hope he stays.
Great season. But he, like a few of his teammates, is too old. We need to match the pace of out EPL opponents. The Palace forwards were electric. Brentford also have pace and skill up front. We have to match them at least…
He plays with heart and passion. He loves being here and we love seeing him play. Absolute No Brainer. Along with Marco let’s get it done
Half the battle is getting to play for us in first place
It’s a no brainer for me
If he still has passion to play next season
He’s an anchor player that willing and the club need to get him signed up ASAP