Al-Sadd midfielder Santiago Cazorla has revealed that. He is still saddened to this day by parting ways with Arsenal.
The former Spain international spent six years with the Gunners. Making 180 appearances for the club, scoring 29 goals and providing 45 assists. But in the last few years of his contract suffered a serious Achilles tendon injury. He underwent eight surgeries. Including a skin graft to repair a tendon that had been eaten away by infection.
That means that in the 2017/18 season. He did not play for the team until the end of his contract in the summer. Before he moved back to Villarreal, his former club. Then moved to Al-Sadd in Qatar in 2020 until now. UFABET
Cazarla said: “Now I feel a bit frustrated because in my opinion. I want to get back on the pitch with Arsenal even though I know it will be difficult,” Cazorla told The Athletic.
“When I recovered and started to feel better again. I asked the club if I could be involved in pre-season. But they say it’s hard for them, they say we can’t wait for you whether you recover or not.”
“I understand, but I’m trying to play again at the Emirates. It’s part of my life. But that’s okay, it’s part of life. We can’t do anything.”
“I think about everything about this club every day – every day. When I was there I enjoyed the best football moments. But also the worst because after injury It was really difficult for me.
“But I love everything about this club. I like to play in the Premier League and win trophies. [Won two FA Cups with the team] They are fond memories of the players and I will always follow, support and support the team.