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Discussion in 'Arsenal' started by Mantis, May 20, 2018.

  1. Mantis

    Mantis Well-Known Member

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    Has departed for Villarreal on a 2 year deal after refusing Arteta's offer to join the backroom staff. I wish him the very best of luck. A promising career at Arsenal cut short. How many more will follow?
     
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  2. straycat_67

    straycat_67 Well-Known Member

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    That's a bit of a kick in the nuts considering we've nursed and nurtured him for the last 2 plus years!
     
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  3. bobo_97

    bobo_97 Well-Known Member

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    Agreed.
     
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  4. The RDBD

    The RDBD Well-Known Member

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    The most equitable deal would have been a
    'paid as you play' contract (I assume his/club
    insurance policies have been covering some/all
    of his current wages to date) .

    Perhaps that was offered, but he felt the opportunities
    for first team play are far less now, even if fully fit
    (so the Villareal offer may be better on that front) .

    Better to reserve judgement until all the facts are known.
     
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  5. lazarus20000

    lazarus20000 Well-Known Member

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    I think he'll be lucky to be playing regular football and the PL would be more physically demanding than Spain, so I can understand the move. Sad to see him go but his Arsenal career was over for over a year now.
     
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  6. TheBear

    TheBear Well-Known Member

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    One of my favourites. Great little player. Will be missed
     
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