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The Brazilian has told boss Arsene Wenger he wants to end his
five-year stay in London to join a club in Italy or Spain after
failing to win silverware with the Gunners.
He said: "I am a winner and I came to Arsenal 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."
Denilson has played in 153 games and scored 10 goals during his
time at Arsenal but no offers have been lodged for him.
The 23-year-old is much maligned by supporters because of his
cautious style and fondness for sideways passes.
And he was further mocked after one statistic revealed just 31
per cent of his passes went in a forward direction.
He is behind Cesc Fabregas, Jack Wilshere, Alex Song, Aaron
Ramsey and Abou Diaby in the Arsenal pecking order and a move away
from the Emirates is inevitable.
But with no firm interest of yet, one mischievous Gunners fan
has decided to advertise Denilson's services on the internet
auction site — with the opening bid starting at just £68.70.
The seller's description says Denilson has "160+ games on the
clock, but don't worry, at no time was this player ever over
exerted."
It continues: "In fact, he's so easy going, even podgy middle
aged referees breeze past him in important games.
"He's technically sound, literally never seems to get injured,
passes sideways with precision and vigour and would be perfect for
a team that requires a slow defensive midfielder that is less
mobile that a beached oil tanker."
Bidding for Denilson reached £15,000 but the listing has since
been removed from eBay.
