‘They never stopped’ – Willian walks out of Corinthians amid claims of threats to his family

Brazil international Willian has terminated his contract with Corinthians after claiming he and his family were subjected to incessant threats by fans whenever his team lost. The 34-year-old left Arsenal last August to re-join his boyhood club in Sao Paulo on a deal until December 2023. Ad But Corinthians president Duilio Monteiro Alves confirmed that Willian is leaving early after asking for a contract termination.

Premier LeagueArteta: Aubameyang not going anywhere, Willian could leave26/08/2021 AT 12:55 «We are sad not to have him anymore and also because it didn't go the way we expected. But we have to keep those here that are happy,” Alves said. Willian scored one goal in 45 appearances in all competitions for Corinthians since his return, and featured as they were knocked out of the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals by Flamengo on Wednesday.

However, the former Chelsea winger explained to Globo Esporte on Friday that he was unable to continue amid constant abuse and concerns for his family members. Ballon d'Or organisers explain Messi shorlist snub, defend Ronaldo inclusion Kounde missing from Barca registered players list, Lewandowski set for debut Do Messi and Neymar deserve Ballon d'Or nominations? “The reasons for my departure are the threats I suffered, especially my family. The threats never stopped,” Willian said.

“Whenever Corinthians lost and if sometimes I was not doing well in the game, my family received threats, curses on social media. My wife, my daughters, after a while they also started attacking my father, my sister. “When I returned to Brazil, I came back with a lot of desire to play for Corinthians, I knew the pressure, the demands, the criticism I would receive, but I did not come to Brazil to be