Arsenal winger Willian has revealed that he wants to play in Major League Soccer one day, but not until he has won a trophy with his current side.
The Brazilian replaced Stamford Bridge against the Emirates Stadium last summer, but his largely disappointing form this season has left many fans frustrated.
He joined the club on a three-year contract that will not expire until 2023 and while he admitted that he hopes to be able to play over in North America one day, he intends to fulfill his current contract.
In an interview for Arsenal’s official match day program, he said: “Well, my plan is to stay at Arsenal, I have a contract here and to win trophies.
“I have two more years here and my plan is to stay and be successful, to play and win something with the club.
Willian recorded two assists on his Arsenal debut but has disappointed since | BEN STANSALL / Getty Images
“I still want to achieve many things. I want to win more trophies and I want to participate in the next World Cup.
“I will do my best to be there. But yes, I want to lift trophies for Arsenal – I have many things in mind that I want to achieve. I want to win as much as I can with the team and go back to the national team as well.
“When I’m done here, I really want to go to America and play there. Possibly staying in Europe, I do not know, but right now one of my goals is to play in America at some point in my career. “
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Willian is still looking for his first Arsenal goal, despite making 32 appearances this season. The Gunners’ only remaining hope for silver this season comes in the Europa League, where they have reached the semi-finals.
