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"I'm worth more..." Former Arsenal star opens up on abrupt exit

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Published 17:18 6 Mar 2023 GMT

"I'm worth more..." Former Arsenal star opens up on abrupt exit

Former Arsenal star reveals all on his exit.

Will Evans

Will Evans

A former Arsenal star has opened up about his abrupt exit from the Emirates last summer in a recent interview.

The Gunners are currently in the race for their first Premier League title in almost two decades and whilst one of their former stars wishes them well he believes he is worth more.

Bernd Leno made the £3m move across London to Fulham in the summer after falling out of favour under Mikel Arteta.

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He has had a great start to life at Craven Cottage producing some quality performances as Fulham bid for a European place in their first season back in the top flight.

The German goalkeeper joined the Gunners in 2018 from Bayer Leverkusen and made over 125 appearances but after the arrival of Aaron Ramsdale, his game time reduced dramatically.

Speaking to the Evening Standard, he reflected on fond memories at the club but was surprised that he left for such a small fee.

He said: "I have to say it’s a bargain. It’s very, very cheap, especially in the Premier League. I am not £3m I’m probably worth a little bit more. Otherwise, I would be a very bad player!"

Leno still has a connection with Arsenal

Some might have seen the move to Fulham as a risk given the last time they were in the Premier League they were battling relegation.

However, Leno knew that in order to get back in contention for his country he needed game time and he didn't want to leave his life in London.

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The 31-year-old looks back on his time in North London fondly and explained how he still has a connection with the club.

He continued: "I was really happy with my performances. Even when they dropped me, I did nothing wrong. I came through the front door and I left through the front door. I still have a connection to the club."

Arsenal travel to Craven Cottage on Sunday in what is a massive game for both clubs.

Featured Image Credit: Alamy

Topics: Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, Bernd Leno, Fulham, Premier League, Transfers

Will Evans
Will Evans

Sports journalist with experience writing for local and national titles.

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