Denilson recently stated that he wants to leave Arsenal after labelling this season as the ‘worst season’ of his career.
The Brazilian has indeed endured a frustrating season at the Emirates, making just 6 Premier League starts, as opposed to two seasons ago, where he started all but two Premier League fixtures for the Gunners.
Denilson also claimed that Arsenal’s trophy drought is another reason for his want-away attitude. The 23-year-old has been at Arsenal for the past 5 years, meaning he has never seen the Gunners lift a trophy. Denilson was quoted in the Daily Mail saying:
‘I am so upset. I am a winner and I came here to win trophies but I’ve been here for five years and won nothing. A footballer’s career is over very quickly so it is time for me to move on. This has been the worst season of my life.’
‘I made up my mind eight months ago. But I haven’t said anything because I did not want to disrupt the team during the season. I’ve been to see Arsene Wenger and told him how I felt and he agreed to let me go. I know some people will think I’m crazy. They are right. It is a great club, with a great organization, a great manager and so many talented players. I need a fresh challenge and although I’m taking a big gamble, I’m ready to take that risk. My heart tells me I have to take that risk. I have to be honest with myself, be true to myself. I am a footballer and I want to play every week because I want the chance to play for Brazil.’
Denilson then refers to his Brazilian team-mate Lucas, and how he has shot to prominence with Liverpool due to his playing time:
‘Look at Lucas at Liverpool. He’s been playing regularly and he’s in the Brazil team. That’s where I want to be. I would love to be able to do that at Arsenal but based on how things have gone this season, I think it’s time for a change.’
Denilson has set his sights on a move to Spain or Italy this summer, in order to make a fresh start and to win some silverware.
But the question on my mind is, what on earth gives Denilson the right to complain in this manner?
He is moaning about not winning trophies, but any club that is interested in him (if there are any at all) will be a club in the bottom half of their respective league’s table. I mean let’s be honest here, Barcelona, Madrid and Milan, will have very little interest in a 23-year-old who has never even represented his country.
I have a laugh every time I read his comments to the media, they are just so ridiculous. I believe we should give Denilson exactly what he wants and let him leave. He won’t even need a replacement because he has played such a minor role for the Gunners this season.
Wenger is ready to cash in on fringe players like Denilson, and he is not expected to stand in the Brazilians way. Recent reports suggest that Roma are pondering a £5 million move for him this summer, but I think Wenger should see if any other interest surfaces before offloading him to the first bidder.
I think I speak on behalf of all Arsenal fans in saying that he REALLY will not be missed.
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HAHAHAHAHA!! this is tooo funny my word.! good article i completely agree with everything you said.
will absolutely not be missed by a single fan of afc.
5 mio from roma?! well thats not bad for a first offer. i guess most fans would even pay to see him leave and make space for lansbury or frimpong.
You have already disrupted the team in these 8 months. Slower than the ref, gave away passes and silly fouls, while the most stupid thing from you which disrupted the team is your direct comment on Fabregas. Please leave this club quickly!
This is the best news I have heard for a very long time, finally he is leavinbg Arsenal and all I can say is good ridance. I just hope he doesn’t change his mind.
why are roma the first to be intrested in this rubbish lazy player i would of thought dagenham and redbridge would of been the first.
5 million wow thats low but a good evaluation for his credibility.
bye bye no one will miss you denilson.
Whoops, sorry Denilson. Didn’t realize that all these years, Arsenal was holding YOU back.
If anyone ANYWHERE can point out a better definition of irony, I’d love to hear it.
Denilson must have some qualities somewhere otherwise he would not have been allowed into Emirates. Maybe his ambitions were greater than his talent, bit like Bendtner, but he`s been judged on his performances and nothing more so he only has himself to blame.
hahahahahaha.am laughin my lungs out.au revoir denny boy…….
He would b e missed who will score goals outside the box in the gunners team I hate to see them playin with it in the box he’s someone like sneijder