Arsenal's club record purchase Andrey Arshavin - bought at the
end of the winter window for a £16.5 million fee - is intent on
paying the club back through loyalty, as he has today declared that
he wants to remain a Gunner until he hangs up his cleats once
and for all.
The Russian forward - who has had an exemplary start to his
Arsenal campaign with his forthright attitude on the field of play
already responsible for eight goals (two his own, and six assists)
- is quoted by the Daily Mail as saying that he hopes to
have a direct involvement with the future successes of the club,
and aims to be around for a long time yet.
He said, "At Arsenal I feel at home. I like everything
here - the friendly team, a wise and experienced manager, and
fantastic fans. I won't leave the club for any money. That we are fourth in the
Premier League is an achievement of the whole of the team - not my
own. I hope my real successes with Arsenal are still to come."