Arsenal has been experiencing a difficult patch since their longest serving manager, Arsene Wenger left the club in 2018.
Unai Emery was appointed as manager, he finished in fifth place in his first season and second season saw Gunners down down to the second half of the table, he was eventually sacked in December.
Mikel Arteta came on board in January and seems to have changed the fortune of the north London side.
The players showed the fighting spirit which was missing as the ended in eight position at the end of he campaign but were able to win the FA Cup trophy.
Mikel Arteta has revealed decision to strengthen the creative aspect of the team. He moved to Brazilian star, Willian who had snubbed Chelsea terms of contract extension.
It was reported that the Blues had offered the 32 years old a two years extension deal instead of his preferred three years.
Arsenal agreed terms with the former Shakhtar Donetsk winger and he was unveiled as Mikel Arteta third signing.
Recall that likes of Cedric Soares and Pablo Mari loan deal were eventually made permanent.
Willian has taken to his page to express his delight of joining the club, as he revealed that the club project attracted him
"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."
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