Arsenal confirm Willian exit as Ainsley Maitland-Niles pushes for move

Arsenal announced that Willian’s contract had been terminated by mutual consent

Willian has left Arsenal and Ainsley Maitland-Niles wants to follow suit (Ian Rutherford/PA)

Arsenal confirmed on Monday evening that Willian has left the club for Corinthians, hours after Ainsley Maitland-Niles took to social media to try to force a move away from the north London club.

Brazil winger Willian, who joined the Gunners from Chelsea 12 months ago, had two more years to run on his deal.