[4] In October, Silva was widely criticised by coach Muricy Ramalho, after his complaints due to the lack of opportunities,[5] and subsequently appeared rarely after the disruption with his manager.
[6] He played in a closed-doors friendly for Arsenal in January 2010 against Dagenham and Redbridge,[7] scoring a brace and setting up a third, being replaced after 70 minutes.
The next day, it was announced on Arsenal's official website that the club planned to send him out on loan due to the fact he couldn't get a work permit.
[13] However, after making no appearances for the Valencian side, he moved to CD Alcoyano in Segunda División on 12 January of the following year, also in a temporary deal.
[19] On 15 April of the following year was issued with a Spanish passport, allowing him to qualify automatically to work in the United Kingdom, and thus play for Arsenal.
"[22] Silva made his debut for the club on 21 August in their 1–1 home draw against Nottingham Forest, lasting eighty four minutes before he was substituted for Emile Heskey.
[24] Silva suffered a hamstring tear during a 1–0 defeat to Birmingham City on 20 October, causing him to miss two months of the season.
[32] On 16 January 2024, Wellington Silva joined Saudi First Division League club Al-Najma, signing a six-month deal.