Willian says a key factor in his decision to join Arsenal was head coach Mikel Arteta ’ s plan to win the Champions League in the next three years .
Speaking exclusively to The Sun , the Brazilian winger confirmed the target for himself and his new club – whom he joined on a free transfer after leaving Chelsea – is to reach the pinnacle of European football .
Arteta led Arsenal to an FA Cup triumph last season but the club finished eighth in the Premier League , 10 points off the Champions League qualification places .
Willian , however , has belief in his new boss that European football will not only return to the Emirates Stadium , but that the team will be successful in it , Sky reports .
“ One of the reasons I wanted a three - year deal was to be part of a plan, not just a player passing through , ” he said .
“ When I talked with the manager he told me why he needed me for three years .
“ It was that he first wanted to qualify for the Champions League and win it by the time I left . That was what I wanted to hear.
“ I was at Chelsea for seven years and won everything except the Champions League . Hopefully this move will give me the trophy I haven ’ t got as well as another Premier League title . ”
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