Thursday 6 June 2013

Gunners begin summer clear out as Arshavin, Denilson and Squillaci all depart.

Arsenal have confirmed Andrey Arshavin, Denilson and Sebastien Squillaci will leave the club on the expiry of their contracts at the end of this month.
All three were expected to depart the Emirates this summer after dropping out of the first-team picture under manager Arsene Wenger.
Cleaning up: Arshavin has left after five years at the club, with Denilson also departing the Emirates
Cleaning up: Arshavin has left after five years at the club, with Denilson also departing the Emirates

Cleaning up: Arshavin has left after five years at the club, with Denilson also departing the Emirates
'Andrey Arshavin, Denilson and Sebastien Squillaci will leave the club when they come to the end of their contracts on June 30, and Arsenal would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their contribution and wish them well for the future,' a club statement read.
Russia international Arshavin arrived in north London to considerable fanfare in February 2009 after proving instrumental in Zenit St Petersburg's victorious UEFA Cup campaign in 2007/08, and then impressing an even wider audience with his displays at Euro 2008.
The 32-year-old forward went on to make 144 appearances for Arsenal, scoring 31 times, including all four goals in Arsenal's thrilling 4-4 draw with Liverpool at Anfield in April 2009.
Out the door: Squillaci leaves after joining in 2010 from Sevilla, with Wenger looking to sure up the squad
Out the door: Squillaci leaves after joining in 2010 from Sevilla, with Wenger looking to sure up the squad

Out the door: Squillaci leaves after joining in 2010 from Sevilla, with Wenger looking to sure up the squad
Arshavin's star quickly waned, however, and he was eventually farmed out on loan back to Zenit at the end of the 2011/12 campaign. He was welcomed back into the Arsenal fold ahead of last season but went on to make just 11 appearances in all competitions.
Brazilian midfielder Denilson, 25, leaves after 156 appearances for the Gunners between 2006 and 2011. He has spent the last two seasons on loan at Sao Paulo.
France defender Squillaci, 32, departs three years after joining from Sevilla, during which time he made just 23 league appearances.

Source: Reuters

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