It was interesting to read Mikel Arteta talk about the reasons behind the signing of Willian on a free transfer. There was a financial element, of course, in that he is nominally ‘free', in as much as we didn't have to pay a fee for him. 'That really suits us at the moment,' said the manager, and you can understand why. He also spoke about the player's character, calling him a ‘winner', and making it clear that's something he feels the squad needs. In his seven years at Chelsea, the Brazilian racked up plenty of medals and trophies, including two Premier League titles and a Europa League win in a game I have no recollection of whatsoever. But if you're looking for the real...
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