Campbell in surprise Arsenal exit
Arsenal have announced that defender Sol Campbell is to leave the club so he can seek a "fresh challenge".Campbell, 31, made 197 appearances for the Gunners after joining the club from arch rivals Tottenham in 2001.
"It is with a sense of pride, achievement and the desire for a fresh challenge that I depart," he said.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger added: "Sol has been a giant for us but we respect his decision to move on and of course, we are very sorry to see him go."
Since his controversial move across North London in 2001, Campbell has won five major trophies at Highbury.
He was a member of England's World Cup squad, and despite signing a new three-year contract in 2005, he has recently been linked with moves away from the club.
Turkish club Fenerbache were reportedly interested in signing the centre-back in May and Portsmouth were understood to be interested in taking him to Fratton Park.
Campbell added: "Playing abroad is something that would really interest me but at the moment I am keeping all of my options open.
The younger players have benefited hugely from playing alongside Sol
Arsene Wenger
"I would like to thank Arsene Wenger for everything he has done for me, the world class players that I have been privileged to play alongside and accomplish so much."
The departure means that Campbell's last game for Arsenal was the Champions League final in which he scored the Gunners' goal in a 2-1 defeat.
Campbell walked out of Highbury after being withdrawn by Wenger against West Ham in February and struggled with fitness and injuries leading up to the clash with Barcelona in May.
Wenger attributed Campbell's early departure down to "exceptional circumstances" and said that he was going through a "difficult period" in his life.
The Frenchman added: "His desire and presence have been instrumental to our success over the past five years.
"Sol was at the heart of our defence and he will take away with him many fantastic memories, which he richly deserves.
"Winning two Premiership titles, three FA Cups and scoring in the Champions League final against Barcelona will surely be highlights he will treasure.
"I know that the younger players, who have progressed here over recent times, have benefited hugely from playing alongside Sol."
Campbell made his 69th international cap in England's final group game against Sweden and featured in three World Cups and three European Championships.
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官網都證實左.... 估到佢會走
但估唔到佢會咁樣走 辛特路斯上位 之前係唔係講過費倫巴治向佢招手？ Campbell said:“After much consideration, I have taken the decision to leave Arsenal.
:icon099::icon074::icon041::icon024: 差不多時候了:icon116: 對雙方都有好處 ~
goodbye ~ Sol ~ :icon069: 最開心就係spurs fans~ 猶大折墜了:) 上年失縱果時都有預感佢會走 不如加入紐記. 去ｗｅｓｔ ｈａｍ幫下安東啦 下年有危機:icon101: 雲加要買中堅了. so campball都冇之前咁勁啦...走都好既 佢係咪會去老樸? 原帖由 stephenlion 於 2006-7-911:15 AM 發表
最開心就係spurs fans~ 猶大折墜了:)
33歲喇,都差唔多時候步入折墜期~:icon101: 原帖由 基維蝦 於 2006-7-903:18 PM 發表
佢係咪會去老樸?
傳聞過, 睇嚟都似喇:icon075: 原帖由 robbierebrov11 於 2006-7-904:39 PM 發表
33歲喇,都差唔多時候步入折墜期~:icon101:
33 ?唔係 31 ? 如果操番fit, 打中型班都仲掂既 原帖由 robbierebrov11 於 2006-7-904:39 PM 發表
33歲喇,都差唔多時候步入折墜期~:icon101:
就算33, 都未必折墜嘅啫:(
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