Brazilian winger Willian is hoping to become football’s latest export to Saudi Arabia just over two weeks after signing a new contract with Fulham. The player has agreed personal terms with Saudi club Al-Shabab and has already communicated to Fulham and the manager, Marco Silva, his intention to leave and begin a new chapter in his career. Fulham, for their part, are determined to rebuff the bids and keep Willian at the club. Fulham announced on 17 July that Willian had agreed a new deal with a contract extended to 2024 after last season’s maiden campaign at Craven Cottage. His contract had expired and there had been a bid from Nottingham Forest and a previous one from Saudi but he had chosen to re-sign for Fulham. Willian had told FFCtv: “I’m completely happy. Happy to sign one more year with Fulham. Happy to continue the work that I did last season with all my teammates and the whole club. I think it’s a club that can do even better this season, so I’m happy to continue this amazing adventure.” Willian first arrived at Fulham on the final day of last summer’s transfer window, making his debut as a substitute away to Tottenham Hotspur two days later. The 70-cap Brazil international ended the campaign with five goals – one of which won the Premier League’s goal of the month, as well as the club’s goal of the season award – along with six assists in 27 top-flight starts. Willian’s consistent form made him popular with the fans and put him in contention to win player of the season at Fulham, eventually finishing fourth in the voting.