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Willian hits out at Arteta over 'broken promises' at Arsenal

Willian has accused Mikel Arteta of making 'broken promises' that prompted him to ask to leave Arsenal shortly after joining, according to several reports.

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Willian has criticised Mikel Arteta, saying the Arsenal head coach made 'broken promises' that led him to request a transfer just three months after joining the club. The former winger, who spent one season in north London, told the Evening Standard that Arteta 'sold me a dream'.

Speaking to Football365, the ex-Chelsea star described leaving the Blues as a 'big mistake' and accused Arteta of lacking the 'human' side of management. The Daily Mail reports that Willian's comments come as he reflects on his brief spell at the Emirates, where he felt let down by the manager's approach.

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  1. Evening StandardArsenal flop reveals how Mikel Arteta errors forced him to request transfer: 'Sold me a dream' (new window)standard.co.uk
  2. Football365Ex-Arsenal star hits out at Mikel Arteta over ‘broken promises’ after leaving Chelsea was ‘big mistake’ (new window)football365.com
  3. Daily MailWillian reveals Mikel Arteta's 'broken promises' made him want to quit Arsenal just THREE months after joining - and claims Gunners boss lacked 'human' side of management (new window)dailymail.com