Speaking on the Wrighty’s House Podcast, Ian Wright has been discussing Willian after he rediscovered his best form for Fulham.
With all due respect, the Brazilian winger looked to be finished at the top level after a torrid spell with Arsenal, but somehow, he’s bounced back and is once again looking like a real star at Fulham.
Wright says he’s absolutely buzzing for Willian due to the fact that he did Arsenal a massive favour when leaving the club.
Indeed, the pundit shared that the attacker terminated his contract at the Emirates without a payoff, stating that the former Chelsea man deserves credit for the way he handled his spell in north London towards the end.
Wright praises Willian
The pundit gave Willian credit for walking away from Arsenal.
“Willian looks like he has a new lease of life. I’m very pleased for him, especially with the way he checked out of Arsenal saying ‘listen, this isn’t working, keep your money, I’m going to move on.’ Pure class. He left a shedload of money on the table and I’m not sure many Arsenal fans know that, I hope they do. But he’s gone there and he’s found his life and love of football again,” Wright said.
Huge favour
Willian didn’t do much for Arsenal, but make no mistake about it, he did the club a massive favour when tearing up his contract.
Indeed, according to Sky, the winger’s pre-emptive departure saved the Gunners over £20m, and that’s not chump change at this level.
That will pay a top-level player’s contract for a couple of seasons or fund a new signing, and if Willian had decided to stay on and take the money he was owed, perhaps Mikel Arteta’s side would look rather differently.
He’s not a player who is revered by Arsenal fans, but he does deserve his fair share of credit for leaving in such an honourable manner.
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