Gael Clichy has recently confirmed that he will not be leaving Arsenal this summer, according to the Daily Mail.
The 25-year-old is said to be one of many Arsenal players heading out of the club this summer as Arsene Wenger plans a squad exodus following Stan Kroenke’s recent takeover.
However, Clichy, who would be available on a free next summer, has admitted he is keen to sign a new deal with the Gunners but would rather focus on his football until the conclusion of the season. He was quoted in the Daily Mail saying:
‘When I arrived at Arsenal it was because I wanted to improve myself as a player and to win titles, and that is normal with any player.’
‘Wenger persuaded me to come here at a time when I was receiving offers from other clubs – and I have to say that my present and my future is with Arsenal.’
The Frenchman added:
‘I am leaving talks over my contract with my agent so that I can focus on my football. I know that there are rumours about me going elsewhere but I have nothing to say about that.’
‘I have always wanted to be at a club where I am content. Money is important but it is not a decisive factor. All I want is to win a title – that’s my ultimate ambition.’
Gael Clichy has been heavily linked with a move to Serie A outfit Juventus in the past couple of weeks following his failure to negotiate a new Arsenal deal. However, it now appears that the French full-back sees his long-term future at the North London club, which may not go down well with a number of Arsenal fans considering his performances this season.
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It is good to see that he committed to Arsenal but in honestly he needs to improve big time. He has been a massive disappointment this season and the seasons before. If he doesn’t improve then he needs to be sold and a new replacement needs to come in.
Finally he is off.