Arshavin: I was being driven mad at 'boring' Arsenal
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Andrey Arshavin: I had to leave boring Arsenal or Id have gone crazy
Andrey Arshavin says he had to leave Arsenal this summer otherwise the monotony of life with the Gunners would have sent him mad.
Arshavin sealed a free transfer return to first club Zenit St Petersburg this week, after being released at the end of his contract.
But the Russian, who for now at least remains Arsene Wengers record signing at £15million, has fired a parting shot at the club by revealing he was being driven stir-crazy by being left on the bench last season.
The fact is I didnt want to stay in England, this was clear since January, Arshavin told Sport Express.
I dont regret anything, but I had to leave.
It was a punishment sat on the bench. To train even though you know you wont play it is psychologically difficult.
I nearly suffered depression, but I didnt because Im mentally strong. The monotony of life there was crushing me.
Arshavin will now hope to get his career back on track after penning a two-year deal with Zenit, having turned down several other offers including one from Azerbaijan outfit Khazar Lankaran.
Andrey Arshavin says he had to leave Arsenal this summer otherwise the monotony of life with the Gunners would have sent him mad.
Arshavin sealed a free transfer return to first club Zenit St Petersburg this week, after being released at the end of his contract.
But the Russian, who for now at least remains Arsene Wengers record signing at £15million, has fired a parting shot at the club by revealing he was being driven stir-crazy by being left on the bench last season.
The fact is I didnt want to stay in England, this was clear since January, Arshavin told Sport Express.
I dont regret anything, but I had to leave.
It was a punishment sat on the bench. To train even though you know you wont play it is psychologically difficult.
I nearly suffered depression, but I didnt because Im mentally strong. The monotony of life there was crushing me.
Arshavin will now hope to get his career back on track after penning a two-year deal with Zenit, having turned down several other offers including one from Azerbaijan outfit Khazar Lankaran.
