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‘Arteta, you know what to do’: Some Arsenal fans react after finding out who’s becoming a free agent

Giuseppe Labellarte
Giuseppe Labellarte

A number of Arsenal fans have reacted to the news that Gunners cult hero Santi Cazorla will be a free agent as of next week.

The Spanish midfielder joined Arsenal in 2012 and became a fan favourite for his hard-working, dazzling displays for Arsene Wenger’s side.

Unfortunately, a serious Achilles injury saw Cazorla lose out on close to .

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His time at Arsenal came to an end in the summer of 2018, when he left for Villarreal on a free transfer after

The 35-year-old’s contract at El Madrigal was set to run out at the end of the season and the club has now confirmed that Villarreal’s clash with Eibar , while Bruno Soriano is to retire ().

The 5ft 6in ace has been linked with a move to Qatari club Al Sadd – coached by former Barcelona captain Xavi – but a potential return to Arsenal under Mikel Arteta has been suggested too.

Back in March, Guillem Balague said on his : “It’s interesting because I spoke to Santi not so long ago and he hasn’t renewed his contract with Villarreal which finishes at the end of the season.

“Basically what may happen, he wants two more years playing. Going back to Arsenal with Arteta is something that I think he will consider as a coach. I asked him about it, he said yes, he will consider as a coach when he retires but he wants to play for two more years.”

Here is what some Arsenal fans have been saying on social media: