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Jamie O’Hara backs Willian to be a roaring success at Arsenal

Lee Clarke

Mon 10 August 2020 12:15, UK

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jamie O’Hara has told that he believes Arsenal are getting themselves a brilliant player in Willian.

It was reported last week by that the Brazilian was set to sign a three-year deal at the Emirates worth £100,000-a-week.

The 32-year-old has ended a seven-year association with Chelsea and now looks set to bolster Mikel Arteta’s ranks for next season.

During 2019/20 he fired 11 goals and registered nine assists as the Blues secured a place in the Champions League with a top-four finish.

O’Hara thinks Chelsea have missed a trick, backing the 69-time international to shine at Arsenal.

“I think he’s been absolutely brilliant for Chelsea, especially this season.

“With the younger lads in the dressing room, they needed someone to step up and I think he was one of the experienced guys who has become a real leader.

“Arsenal are getting a brilliant player who still has a lot to offer and for me, he does it in big games.

“He will provide top performances and become a real leader.”

The Arsenal squad is on the young side right now and Willian could become a vital component of Arteta’s team next season.

Clearly he is talented but he could prove a useful addition in terms of aiding the club’s younger players.

Artera knows that he needs to bolster his squad and he will want to improve on last season’s eighth-place finish

Arsenal have underachieved for years but with Arteta now at the helm, there is a real sense that they can go places once again.

Quality

Willian could become a shrewd signing on a free transfer and it seems for all the world that a deal is close.

He knows the Premier League, has obvious quality and is a man for the big occasion.

The experienced performer could be exactly what Arsenal need to get them competing for a top-four finish once more.