One of the top names in Russian football today, defender Willyan Rocha has finalized his contract renewal with CSKA. The new agreement, now valid until July 2027, was signed on Thursday and announced on the club’s social media.
Having worn the CSKA colors since the 2022/23 season, when he was signed from Portimonense, Willyan is one of the team captains and a key player in the defensive line. Due to his performance, he has attracted the attention of clubs like Flamengo and São Paulo in recent seasons, as well as interest from Turkish football in the current transfer window.
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“I am very happy with this moment and this achievement in my career. It fills me with pride to know that my work has been recognized and that the club believes in me to continue being part of the project in the coming years. I will keep working hard every day to help CSKA achieve its goals,” celebrated the Brazilian.
For CSKA, Willyan Rocha has played 72 matches, scoring six goals, and has also won the Russian Cup title in the 2022/23 season.
