Willian completes shock Fulham return as winger re-joins the Cottagers until the end of the season – just seven months after leaving for Olympiacos

Willian will once again wear the white, black and red of Fulham’s colours after re-joining the club on a short-term deal.

The 36-year-old has signed a contract until the end of the season and sees him back at Craven Cottage, seven months after leaving as a free agent last summer. 

The news of this reunion was first revealed by Mail Sport on Monday night, with the winger having had a medical on Tuesday before the move was officially announced on Thursday morning. 

‘I’m really happy to be back here,’ he said. ‘I think it’s a great opportunity again to play for this club, and I’m fully motivated to get on the pitch and do things well for this club.

‘I’m completely happy, my family’s happy. We are happy to be back, and I think we can do good things until the end of the season, so I can’t wait to start with my team-mates and do good things inside the pitch.’

Willian had been a free agent after leaving Olympiacos last year and so could sign for a new team despite the transfer window now being shut.

Willian has re-joined Fulham until the end of the season – seven months after leaving the club

Willian spent two seasons at Fulham (pictured last campaign) before leaving for Olympiacos

Willian was at Stamford Bridge on Monday to watch former side Chelsea’s win over West Ham

He will wear the No 22 shirt and will look to add to his 17 goal involvements (10 goals and seven assists) in 67 matches for Marco Silva’s side.

The Brazilian has extensive Premier League experience, having spent spells with Chelsea, Arsenal and Fulham.

The South American has also won two Premier Leagues and an FA Cup.