Willian preaches respect for Corinthians, but opens the game about Brazilian football

With a controversial passage through Corinthiansthe attacking midfielder William stated that he will not play in Brazilian football again. Revealed by Timão, the player left the country still very young to play in Europe. After the frustrating return at the São Paulo club, he terminated the contract before the end of last season.

“I don’t want to go back to Brazil, ever again. I had this thought since before Corinthians. I ended up going back to the club where I started because I wanted to and Corinthians too, but I was already thinking about continuing until the end in Europe. And now I intend to close it out here, whether in Europe, the United States or elsewhere. If it can be in England, that would be perfect. I intend to play another four or five years. But we never know because football changes a lot…”, said the current player of Fulhamfrom England, to the “Premier League Brazil”.

“It’s a complicated subject because when you criticize the player on the ball, you say he didn’t do well, that happens. Player is not a machine, he will also have good and bad days. But sometimes the fans don’t accept the bad days. What I see in Brazil is sometimes inhumane pressure, which leads to violence at the base, threatens the family, the children? when you touch that part, for me, it already changes. I have to preserve my family, it is my most precious asset”, completed.

After leaving Corinthians without much success, Willian returned to England to sign a season contract with Fulham. At Timão, he played 36 games, scored just one goal and provided four assists.

“I have a lot of respect for Corinthians, it’s the club where I was revealed and created. But I didn’t build my professional career at Corinthians, so I can’t say I have any kind of bond. I don’t know if that’s the word, but some kind of history at Corinthians as a professional. I am grateful for the club, I lived my base there, but I left very young”, he said.

′′ My return in 2021 was in the form of gratitude. I know some fans didn’t understand my departure, they said I was fresh. Then they also only understand what they want, I can’t please everyone. It’s a huge club with a huge crowd, and what I went through was with the minority. But at the same time, it was a minority that caused a huge emotional impact on my family and people close to me. What remains is the respect for the entity that is Corinthians”added the player.

At Fulham, a team that ranks 10th in the Premier League, Willian played 26 games, scored three goals and provided another three assists in the English season. With a contract nearing the end, the attacking midfielder has not ruled out renewing his contract.

“The moment is to wait for the season to end to know if I will renew. I really like it here. Continuing to live in London and play in the Premier League, which I think is the best league in the world, would be perfect for me and my family. Now we need to wait for the championship to end and see what the best decision will be”, he said.