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Willian reveals why he dumped Chelsea for Arsenal

Willian has revealed the  key factor in his decision to join Arsenal was head coach Mikel Arteta’s plan to win the Champions League in the next three years.

Speaking exclusively to The Sun, the Brazilian winger confirmed the target for himself and his new club – whom he joined on a free transfer after leaving Chelsea – is to reach the pinnacle of European football.

Arteta led Arsenal to an FA Cup triumph last season but the club finished eighth in the Premier League, 10 points off the Champions League qualification places.

Willian, however, has belief in his new boss that European football will not only return to the Emirates Stadium, but that the team will be successful in it.

“One of the reasons I wanted a three-year deal was to be part of a plan, not just a player passing through,” he said.

“When I talked with the manager he told me why he needed me for three years.

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Today is the start of a new challenge at the next stage of my career! . . I’m excited about the Arsenal project and am grateful to the management team at the club for all their efforts and their trust in me. . . I now look forward to getting back on the pitch, training and playing alongside my new teammates and being able to repay all the faith shown in me! . . I am sure that these will be successful times for all of us! . . I’d also like to thank my family for all their support during this period and for always being by my side! . . Começa hoje uma nova fase com novos desafios na minha carreira! . . Estou animado com o projeto do Arsenal e agradeço por todo o empenho da direção técnica do clube em contar comigo. . . Agora a estou ansioso para estar logo em campo treinando e jogando com meus novos companheiros e poder retribuir toda a confiança que foi depositada em mim! . . Tenho certeza de que será um ciclo vitorioso para todos nós! . . Agradeço também à minha família por todo o apoio nesse momento e por estarem sempre ao meu lado! #W12 #arsenal #novomomento #gunners

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“It was that he first wanted to qualify for the Champions League and win it by the time I left. That was what I wanted to hear.

“I was at Chelsea for seven years and won everything except the Champions League. Hopefully this move will give me the trophy I haven’t got as well as another Premier League title.”

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