Former Shakhtar winger Willian is set to become a free agent on July 1 after failing to reach an agreement on a new contract with Fulham. The Brazilian player is said to be demanding a higher salary than what the club is offering, according to the Evening Standard. As a result, Willian has been in talks with other Premier League clubs who could potentially sign him as a free agent. Willian, who played for Shakhtar from 2007 to 2013, has an impressive track record with the club, winning 12 trophies during his time there.
Former Shakhtar winger Willian will become a free agent on July 1. The Brazilian could not agree a new contract with Fulham.
Willian, whose contract with Fulham is up for grabs today, is demanding a higher salary from the summer resident than the footballer is being offered, according to the Evening Standard.
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The former Shakhtar footballer has held talks with other clubs in the Premier League, who could sign Willian as a free agent.
- Willian played for Shakhtar from 2007 to 2013, playing 221 games for the Pitmen, scoring 37 goals and 63 assists. In five and a half years at Shakhtar, Willian won 12 trophies, including five league titles and the UEFA Cup.
- Willian, 34, made 30 appearances for Fulham in all competitions in 2022/23, scoring five goals and providing six assists. Transfermarkt values the Brazilian at three million euros.
- Fulham finished 10th in the Premier League last season with 52 points from 38 games.
