Fulham offer Willian, 35, new contract after impressing this season

19 June 2024 , 11:24
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It comes as Fulham are in danger of losing one of their biggest names this summer
It comes as Fulham are in danger of losing one of their biggest names this summer

WILLIAN has been offered another one year deal by Fulham after impressing last season.

The 35-year old is out of contract but boss Marco Silva wants the veteran Brazilian to stay on as the club establishes itself back in the Premier League.

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Willian has been a superb signing for Fulham since arriving in 2022Credit: Getty
Willian played 31 of Fulham's 38 Premier League games this season
Willian played 31 of Fulham's 38 Premier League games this season

The former Chelsea and Arsenal winger has played a key role at Craven Cottage since Fulham won the Championship title in 2022.

He signed a 12-month deal at the start of last season and has been a revelation under coach Silva.

Fulham finished 13th in the top flight and face a fight to hang onto star midfielder Jaoa Palhinha.

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A third bid - of around £38 million - has been lodged by German giants Bayern Munich but is set to be rejected.

The combative midfielder has been on Bayern's wish list for more than a year.

He even travelled to Germany for a medical on transfer deadline day last September, only for the move to collapse.

Last month, Silva claimed Palhinha will remain in West London for the start of next season.

He said: "He’s been a key player for us.

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"He was a player I really pushed to convince him to come to our football club.

"Last season he made a huge impact. This season, even after the situation in August and with all that noise, he was able to turn it around.

"Of course, he is a key player for us. He is going to play in the last game [at Luton on Sunday]. Let’s hope he has a good [Euro 2024] tournament.

"Next season he is going to be here."

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Joao Palhinha could be on his way out of Craven Cottage this summer
Joao Palhinha could be on his way out of Craven Cottage this summerCredit: Getty

Andy Dillon

Fulham, Transfer News, Willian

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