Tuesday, 15th June 2010

Andrey Arshavin, who had to endure the heartbreak of missing out on the World Cup when Russia lost to Slovenia in the qualifying play-offs, is hoping he won’t have to deal with another major loss, this time in his club Arsenal. The Gunners’ skipper Cesc Fabregas is constantly being linked with a move to Barcelona in the summer, and the Russian attacker is eager to have the influential midfielder around as his side attempt to put an end to five years without silverware.

As an Arsenal player, I like him and we need him because he is our best player and our captain but it is his decision,” Arshavin explained on FIFA.com. In modern football everyone goes somewhere and most clubs sell their players but personally I would like him to stay.”

The 29-year-old, who has proven to be a vital member of the Arsenal squad since his transfer from Zenit St. Petersburg back in the 2009 January transfer window, impressively managed 14 goals and nine assists in his first full season with the Gunners.

 

 

 

 


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