Brazil forward Willian has left local side Corinthians after receiving death threats, the former Arsenal and Chelsea player said.
The 34-year-old went on a free transfer to Corinthians last summer, but the return has been everything but pleasant for the winger who has 70 caps for the Brazilian national team since his debut in 2011.
On Friday, Willian told that he will return to Europe and that he had terminated the contract with the club. English media has linked him to Premier League club Fulham FC.
“I did not come to Brazil to get threatened,” Willian told reporters for the Globo Esporte.
“Whenever Corinthians lost and if sometimes I was not doing well in the game, my family received threats, and curses on social media….