Willian’s agent has launched a scathing attack on Arsenal after his client gave up his £22m contract to leave the club.

Arsenal confirmed on Monday that they and the player had agreed to mutually terminate his contract, following a disastrous 12 months in north London.

The Brazil international has joined Corinthians where he will take a large pay cut from the £220,000 per week deal he was on at the Emirates.

As reported by The Sun, his agent Kia Joorabchian has hit out at Arsenal following Willian’s exit just a year after he joined from rivals Chelsea.

He said: ‘He didn’t go (to Arsenal) for the money. He went for the project and the project wasn’t there.

‘What player has gone to Arsenal recently and has not been a disaster?’ Willian wasn’t the problem.’

He added: ‘Willian doesn’t blame Arteta. We all want Mikel to do well.

‘Even as fans, they may be disgruntled at the moment but any of fan of any football club always wants the best. At the moment the project has not worked, it’s not about Willian.’