Willian Rejects Offers as Fulham Future Update Emerges
Fulham winger Willian is taking proactive steps to secure his future ahead of the expiration of his contract with the club at the end of this season. According to a report from Kaveh Solhekol at Sky Sports, the Brazilian has rejected offers from clubs overseas in a bid to remain in the Premier League.
The 36-year-old previously spent two years at Craven Cottage between 2022 and 2024, before leaving the club last summer when his contract expired. He then joined Olympiacos on a free transfer in September last year, but his contract with the Greek side was terminated by mutual consent at the end of 2024. Willian then returned to Fulham on a free transfer following the end of this year’s winter transfer window, signing a deal until the end of the current campaign.
Since making his move back to Craven Cottage, Willian has again proven to be a decent option for Marco Silva’s side. He has made some useful contributions for Fulham as they chase European qualification this season. However, with his contract set to expire, his future is once again set to be up in the air in the coming weeks.
According to the same report, Willian’s representatives are due to hold talks with interested clubs when the campaign concludes. It is also noted that there is still a possibility that Willian could sign a new contract with Fulham beyond the end of his current deal. Securing a new deal for Willian may well be a tempting move for the decision makers at Craven Cottage ahead of next season.
Since his return to Fulham, Willian has shown he still has the ability to make some helpful contributions for the club. He may therefore still be able to do a job for them next season, and is a popular figure with the fanbase, meaning an agreement would likely be welcomed by supporters. Marco Silva’s side will be looking to maintain and potentially even build on their current season’s success, and with Willian’s past experience playing in trophy-winning sides such as Arsenal and Chelsea, he could help guide Fulham towards that as well.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Kaveh Solhekol stated that "Willian is keen to remain in the Premier League beyond the end of this season." This suggests that the Brazilian is committed to continuing his career in England’s top division, and Fulham may be the ideal destination for him.
Willian’s current statistics for the 2024/25 Premier League season include 8 appearances, 2 starts, 0 goals, and 0 assists. His pass success rate stands at 88%, while his dribble success rate is 25% and his duel success rate is 31%. These statistics demonstrate that Willian still has a lot to offer, and Fulham would be wise to consider extending his stay at Craven Cottage.
The report from Football Insider 247 suggests that Fulham may want to secure a fresh contract with Willian, given his experience and contributions to the team. With Marco Silva doing an impressive job as Fulham manager, it would be a surprise if he and his team are not looking into the possibility of extending Willian’s stay at Craven Cottage beyond this season.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen what the future holds for Willian and Fulham. One thing is certain, however: Willian is taking proactive steps to secure his future, and Fulham would be wise to consider his value to the team.
Source: Football Insider 247
