LONDON – Brazil winger Willian has left Arsenal after his contract at the club was mutually terminated ahead of his switch to Corinthians on a free transfer, the Premier League side said.
The 33-year-old has struggled for form since he arrived at Arsenal from fellow London side Chelsea last year and made 38 appearances in the 2020-21 campaign.
“He had two more years to run on his contract but following positive… discussions with him and his team, he’ll be leaving for a new opportunity with Corinthians in Brazil where he began his career,” Arsenal said in a statement according to Reuters.
Before his move to Arsenal, Willian scored 63 goals in 339 appearances in a trophy-laden spell with Chelsea after arriving from Russia’s Anzhi Makhachkala in 2013.
He leaves England having won two Premier League titles, the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Europa League.
Meanwhile, Norwich City has signed centre back Ozan Kabak from German side Schalke 04 on a season-long loan with an option to make the deal permanent, the Premier League club said.
The Turkey international spent the second half of last season on loan at Liverpool, making 13 appearances across the Premier League and Champions League.
“I spoke with the head coach (Daniel Farke) and I’m really impressed by his project and what he said to me. I believe in him and his project,” said the 21-year-old.
“I played in the Premier League last year and I really enjoyed it. So, I want to play again and that’s why I’m here… we will work hard to get some wins and take some points to make our fans happy.”
Norwich have lost all three of their Premier League matches so far this season and are 19th in the table.
