Willian could leave Fulham for Saudi Arabia two weeks after signing new contract

Willian waves to fans during Fulham's US pre-season tour. Credit: Getty Images/Tim Nwachukwu

Fulham winger Willian was targeted by Saudi club Al Shabaab just two weeks after signing a new contract with Craven Cottage.

On July 17, Willian tied his future with Fulham by signing a new one-year deal. after an impressive first season at the club last year.

But he has already been approached by Al Shabaab about a profitable move to Saudi Arabia that will reportedly double his current salary.

< p>Fulham have yet to receive any offers for Willian and it is presumed they are expecting. If the 34-year-old leaves the club this summer, he will have to pay a transfer fee.

After signing a new contract last month, Willian said: » I am completely happy. Delighted to sign with Fulham for another year.

“Delighted to continue the work I did last season with all my teammates and the whole club. I think this club can do even better this season, so I'm excited to continue this amazing adventure.»

The sudden rise in popularity of the Saudi Pro League has been a constant headache for Fulham this season. in the summer, star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic and head coach Marco Silva have also received big offers in recent weeks.

Silva turned down a £40m offer from Al Ahli and committed his future to Fulham, but uncertainty remains over Mitrovic.

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The 28-year-old has made it clear he wants to join Al Hilal, but Fulham turned down several offers this summer. Mitrovic did not feature in any of Fulham's pre-season tour of the US.

Fulham added two new additions to their first team this summer, with defender Calvin Bassey joining from Ajax. in a deal worth around £20m and striker Raul Jimenez signed for Wolves for around £5m.

Fulham are interested in adding another winger this summer and Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea are known to be the target.