“Things did not go as expected.”

Rivaldo, a former five-time world champion with Brazilian national teambelieved to be William’s second visit to Corinthians It was not as expected due to the personal problems he and his family are facing, as well as the pressure on titles at Alfinegro Club.

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a Timão accepted the contract termination request made by the attacking midfielder Days after the elimination against Flamengo, in the quarter-finals of the Brazilian Cup. The athlete revealed that the constant threats to his family and the atmosphere of insecurity in the country prompted him to make the decision.

The player is close to returning to the Premier League, with Fulham working to secure the striker at the end of the European transfer window. Last Sunday (21) the attacking midfielder She posted a picture on social media with her family in London, UK.

For Rivaldo, the English football proposal would relieve pressure not only on Willian, but also on his family, who have been the target of threats as the player donned the white abaya for the second time in his career.

– I think this proposal he received from a team from the Premier League would have an impact on his decision, as well as relieving the pressure he was feeling to play for a big club like Corinthians who are seeking to return to important titles in the south. American football – said the former athlete in an interview with Betfair.

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The five-time Brazilian champion also evaluated Willian’s second spell at Corinthians and said a return to English football would be good for the athlete, who will have a calmer calendar regarding Brazilian football.

Willian arrived from Europe with a successful career, and Corinthians fans pinned many hopes on the Brazilian player, but things did not go as expected. Now the midfielder has opted to return to the Premier League, where he feels more comfortable and adapted, just like his family. His return to the Premier League will be positive, as his schedule will be much lighter than in Brazil, where he plays every three days for several months – concluded Rivaldo.