Willian had two years left on his £240,000-a-week Arsenal contract but instead of staying at the Emirates or asking for a pay-off, he has torn up his contract; he will instead return to Brazil to sign for Corinthians; Arsenal directors are said to be amazed by Willian's gesture.

Willian has walked away from £20.5m and terminated his Arsenal contract in order to secure a move to Brazilian side Corinthians.

Willian had two years left on his £240,000-a-week Arsenal contract but instead of staying at the Emirates or asking for a pay-off, he has decided to tear up his contract.

"Following positive and constructive recent discussions with him and his team, he will be leaving for a new opportunity with Corinthians in Brazil, where he began his career," the club said in a statement.

"Everyone at Arsenal wishes Willian and his family well for the future."

With time running out for clubs to do business - the summer transfer window closes at 11pm in England and midnight in Scotland on Tuesday August 31

Source: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/12395468/willian-arsenal-forward-saves-club-20-5m-after-terminating-his-contract-as-move-to-corinthians-nears

Chai! Williams gunned gunners

What a kind and ungreedy soul.

Whoever offered him such an outrageous contract in the first place needs to be found out and shot.

Arteta is a mercenary and out to erase Arsenal and her history.

A very clueless and tactless rookie pretending to be a manager.