Brazillian star, Willian, has written an emotional farewell letter to Chelsea fans ahead of his expected mover to rivals, Arsenal.

The 32-year-old who joined Chelseas from Anzhi Makhachkalain 2013 and spent seven seasons at Stamford Bridge, was unable to agree a contract extension with Frank Lampard's side.

He told fans: "The time has come to move on. I am certainly going to miss my teammates.

"I will miss all the staff at the club who've always treated me like a son and I will miss the fans.

"I leave with my head held high, safe in the knowledge that I won things here and always did my best in a Chelsea shirt!"

The winger who is set to join Arsenal has reportedly agreed personal terms with the Gunners having been at loggerheads with the Chelsea hierarchy as his time as a blue came to an end.

He would have stayed at the Stamford Bridge if the Blues had offered him a three year deal in stead of two.