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Former players - Page 18

Sagna turned down chance to train with Arsenal

Bacary Sagna has revealed that he turned down an invitation to train with Arsenal while he was without a club, citing respect for Mathieu...

Coquelin: I needed a new challenge

Francis Coquelin says the opportunity to test himself in a new environment proved to be a fundamental factor in his decision to draw time...

Giroud: Wenger did his best to make me happy

Olivier Giroud has revealed more details about his Arsenal exit, confirming that Borussia Dortmund offered him a more financially lucrative deal but that the...

Giroud opens up on his decision to leave Arsenal

Olivier Giroud says Arsene Wenger's decision to recruit Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang played a fundamental part in his decision to leave Arsenal in January. The France international...

Wenger: Giroud to Chelsea linked to Aubameyang move

Arsene Wenger has admitted that Olivier Giroud's move to Chelsea was in some ways forced because the club's desire to bring Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in,...

Alexis Sanchez missed doping control but Wenger insists Arsenal have nothing to hide

Last Monday Alexis Sanchez was selected to have a random drug test, something the Premier League routinely do for all clubs. However, because he was...

Wenger: Alexis Sanchez was always committed

After his move to Manchester United was confirmed yesterday, Arsene Wenger says that Alexis Sanchez was always professional and ready to play, even in...

Sanchez sends farewell message to fans and club

Alexis Sanchez has sent a message of thanks to Arsenal fans and staff, and compared his decision to leave the club to that of...

Jens Lehmann’s Sport Bild interview: full transcript translation

Jens Lehmann has been a fixture at London Colney since July when he was handed an assistant coaching role by Arsene Wenger. For the...

Pires: I don’t understand why Arsenal sells its best players to rivals

In a fairly no-holds-barred interview with Chilean newspaper La Tercera, Robert Pires says he doesn't understand why Arsenal sell their best players to rival...

Wenger: Theo Walcott will always be welcome here

Arsene Wenger has paid tribute to Theo Walcott after selling the striker to Everton and says the player will always be welcomed back at...

Coquelin explains his decision to leave Arsenal for Valencia

Francis Coquelin yesterday signed for Valencia for £12m, having spent almost a decade at Arsenal. His time at the club had plenty of ups and...

Poldi opens kebab shop

Lukas Podolski has expanded his burgeoning commercial empire in his hometown of Cologne by opening a kebab restaurant called Mangal Döner. The slightly barmy World Cup...

Hleb: Wenger text had me crying while fishing

Alex Hleb says he’s still not sure why he quit Arsenal to move to Barcelona and admits he cried on receiving a desperate message...

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