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Arsenal midfielder Willian admits he really wanted to stay at Chelsea

Arsenal's Willian reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium, London, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (AP)

Willian admits he "really wanted to stay" at Chelsea and that his move to Arsenal in the summer transfer window "wasn't easy".

The Brazilian forward left Chelsea when his contract expired at the end of last season and joined London rivals Arsenal on a free.

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