Fulham ‘agree’ shock deal to re-sign ex-Chelsea, Arsenal star Willian after Silva ‘green light’

Fulham have ‘agreed’ a shock late deal to sign former Arsenal and Chelsea winger Willian, who is set for an unexpected return to the Premier League.
The Cottagers have been inactive in the transfer market this month, but they have done business at the last minute as Willian has agreed a shock return to the Premier League side.
The 36-year-old spent two years with Fulham between 2022 and 2024 after previously having stints at Chelsea and Arsenal in the Premier League.
Willian left Fulham and joined Olympiacos upon the expiry of his contract ahead of this season, but he has been a free agent since leaving the Greek side at the end of 2024.
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It’s now emerged that the Brazil international is returning to Fulham as transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that an “agreement” has been reached.
Romano said: “Fulham agree deal to sign Willian on a free transfer, back to the club as the verbal agreement is in place.
“There’s time to proceed with formal steps as he’s a free agent. Marco Silva gave the green light to the move.”
Sky Sports said: ‘Fulham have agreed a deal in principle to re-sign Brazilian forward Willian.
‘He will have a Fulham medical tomorrow (Tuesday). The deal will see him stay at Fulham until at least the end of the season.
‘He was aware that he would have even more options as a free agent if he waited until the window closed, but he wants Fulham.
‘It’s a club he knows well and has a strong connection with the fans and Marco Silva. At 36, he is fit and ready to play immediately.’
Towards the end of last season, Fulham boss Silva indicated he was keen to keep Willian beyond the end of his previous contract.
“Last season he had an offer from either Saudi or Dubai, we know that,” Silva said.
“It is up to him to decide what is best for his future and his family. From my side I am going to do my maximum to keep him with us. I have many conversations with Willian about everything, not just his contract.
“He is a special player, I have a strong relationship with him, a special one. Everything is so clear between me and him. The player wants to wait until the end of the season.”