Ach wrote:Another player who has left the Emirates is Sokratis Papastathopoulos, who agreed to end his contract with the club six months early.
Mikel Arteta says the defender was a "great person to work with" but insists he "had to make a decision".
“First of all I want to thank him because he is such a professional and a great person to work with," said Arteta.
"It’s a shame because we have a lot of central defenders, we are over loaded with foreign players. I had to make a decision. It was a tough one.
"He took it really really well. He’s always been really supportive and helpful. From the bottom of my heart I wish him the best.
"He has been a pleasure to work with and wish the best for him and his family in the next chapter.”
Really respect how Sokratis handled this situation. I wouldn't have blamed him for kicking up a fuss. Would like to hear his side of the story.