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    Willian signs new contract with Fulham after rejecting huge transfer offer

    Emma TeeBy No Comments2 Mins Read

    • Willian rejoins Fulham after rejecting huge Nottingham Forest contract offer.

    Willian sign new contract with Fulham after rejecting huge transfer offer
    Willian signs new contract with Fulham after rejecting huge transfer offer

    After reaching an agreement on a new one-year contract at Craven Cottage, Willian has re-signed for Fulham.

    The 34-year-old had a medical with Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest, who were offering a two-year deal and higher pay, but he decided to stay in west London where his family feels at home.

    Forest also gave him the option to complete his career at Olympiacos, a Greek powerhouse also controlled by shipping tycoon Evangelos Marinakis. However, Willian recently underwent a new medical at Fulham and agreed to new terms.

    After allowing Willian to succeed upon his return to the English top division last season, Fulham manager Marco Silva is thought to have played a significant role in Willian’s choice to stay.

    Willian led Fulham to a top-half finish in the league after they were promoted from the Championship with five goals and six assists in 27 games.

    “I’m completely happy. Happy to sign one more year with Fulham,” Willian told FFC TV.

    “Happy to continue the work that I did last season with all my teammates and the whole club. I think it’s a club that can do even better this season, so I’m happy to continue this amazing adventure.”

    Willian is now anticipated to travel to the United States with the Fulham team for their preseason tour, where they will play Brentford, Aston Villa, and Chelsea over a two-week span.

    Fulham chief Tony Khan said: “I’m thrilled that Willian will return to Fulham for at least one more season. He was a very important addition last summer, and he was a significant contributor during one of the most successful Premier League campaigns that our club has ever had.

    “We’re all very excited that Willian will return to Craven Cottage as we aim for another successful season in the Premier League together. Come on Fulham.”

    While all is going on, Callum Hudson-Odoi, a former Chelsea teammate of Willian’s, is still in talks with Fulham.

    Despite Manor Solomon choosing Tottenham over them and the Cottagers deciding not to keep Daniel James after a loan spell from Leeds, the attacking talent is still something the club is looking to add this summer.