**Arsenal have brought Willian back to the Emirates five years after the club terminated his contract after just one season.**
The decision to re-sign the player has sent shockwaves around the club, with many questioning why the 37-year-old has been given a second chance with the Gunners.
It appears as if the club’s recent injury crisis has played a large part in the decision, with the number of players on the treatment table now [**reaching double figures**](https://goonernews.com/blog/arsenal-injury-news-martin-zubimendi-piero-hincapie/).
Willian had been playing for Gremio, but the Brazilian side have graciously released him from his contract, so he can come to the aid of Mikel Arteta’s team.
Arsenal are hoping Willian can recapture his magic
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The Brazilian scored just once in his 37 appearances for the Gunners, and he has recently expressed regret that he left Chelsea when he did to move across London.
Yet, Arteta has decided to ignore all of those factors, as he firmly believes Willian can help the club in their hour of need.
He will provide cover for Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli on the left flank. Some may argue that the latter’s end product is on par with Willian, but that is something that will be determined with performances over the coming weeks.
Could Pepe also return to the Emirates?
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As well as Willian, there have been rumours that Arteta is contemplating bringing Nicolas Pepe back to the club.
The Ivorian may have struggled to live up to his £72m price tag in his first spell at Arsenal, but his 5 goals in 38 appearances for Villarreal this season have convinced Arteta that it may be time for his return.
The speculation has not been backed up by credible sources yet, but the prospect of Willian and Pepe playing on the same pitch for the Gunners will inspire certain feelings in supporters.
**_As you may have gathered, this is an April Fool’s story. Have a good day and don’t believe everything you read online!_**
[**Read more about the Arsenal First Team Squad for 2025/26 here**](https://goonernews.com/blog/arsenal-first-team-squad/)