Nacho Monreal issued an emotional goodbye to Arsenal and the fans ahead of the clubs North London derby against Tottenham.
The left-back joined Real Sociedad this weekend, ending a six-and-a-half-year spell with the Gunners.
Monreal was told his opportunities this season would be limited once summer signing Kieran Tierney was fully fit and decided to return to Spain.
The 33-year-old posted a message on social media on Sunday and explained the best option for his family was to join a new club.
He wrote: 31st January, 2013. Malaga. I wake up, check my phone and have two calls from Santi Cazorla. I call him and he asks me if I want to play for Arsenal.
Ten hours later I was an Arsenal player. Sometimes football is simple.
Different country, city, language, football style, team-mates, where its not the best conditions for a shy person as me, but I knew I have to be there!
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Almost seven years later its time to say goodbye, it hasnt been an easy decision, but thinking of my family and my future it feels that it is the right decision.
I would like to say thank you to all my team mates, staff, and all the people who work for Arsenal and especially to the fans for all the respect and love they have always shown me.Read More – Source
