Official: Arsenal Announce Midfielder's Departure

Premier League outfit Arsenal have confirmed that one of their midfielders will leave the club when his contract expires next month.

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Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla will leave the Gunners next month, the club have confirmed.

In his six-year spell at the Emirates Stadium, the Spaniard made 180 appearances, scoring 29 goals.

“Santi is always one of my favourite players to watch.  His natural ability with both feet, his speed of thought and movement were central to our best performances in recent years," Chief executive Ivan Gazidis told the club official website.

"He plays with a joy and freedom which is very rare. We wish him well for the future and thank him for his important contribution to our club.”