"We have been monitoring him for the past few months, we had a clear intention to strengthen in the attacking midfielder and the winger positions he is a player that gives us a lot of versatility."
Willian had confirmed last week that he would leave Chelsea after seven"wonderful" years at Stamford Bridge. "I have been really impressed with all the talks I have had with him and how much he wanted to come," Arteta added, The Spaniard is also working towards tying down striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to a new three-year contract as Arsenal, who finished eighth in the Premier League last season, look to bridge the gap to the top four.
The moves come amid a backlash against the north London club who announced plans to lay off 55 staff a week after their FA Cup success over Chelsea at Wembley guaranteed them a spot in next season's Europa League.
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