Fulham re-sign free agent Willian

Willian has won 70 caps for Brazil

Fulham have re-signed winger Willian until the end of the season, six months after he left the club.

The Brazilian, who played for the Cottagers from 2022-24, has rejoined as a free agent after leaving Olympiakos at the end of December.

As a free agent his move did not need to be confirmed before Monday's transfer deadline of 23:00 GMT.

"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," said Willian, whose move is subject to international clearance.

The 36-year-old made 67 appearances in his previous spell at Craven Cottage, scoring 10 goals and providing seven assists. He moved to Greece in September but lasted just three months.

Willian has made 317 appearances in the Premier League, having spent seven years at Chelsea and a season at Arsenal, winning the title twice at the Blues.

Fulham manager Marco Silva described Willian as a top professional, adding he has an "aura" around him on and off the pitch.

"It's something important for me to have players who can help the team grow, with the right personality in the dressing room and Willian has that," Silva said.

Fulham are away at Wigan in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday (15:00 GMT).