Oleksander Zinchenko sends a letter to Arsenal fans

Oleksander Zinchenko has written an emotional letter to Arsenal fans after it was announced during the winter transfer window that he had permanently left the Emirates to join Dutch giants Ajax.

Zinchenko was poached by Man City in 2016 as a promising teenager after cutting his teeth at Russian side Ufa. During his time in Manchester he won four Premier League titles and five domestic cups at the Etihad, but was rarely more than a supporting actor.

ARSENAL paid £32m to sign Zinchenko from Manchester City in 2022, reuniting him with former Etihad assistant Mikel Arteta, but they have only managed to claw back a fraction of that fee, with Zinchenko’s shares plummeting after he spent some of his best years on the fringes in north London.

The Ukraine international, 29, has signed for Ajax on a permanent £1million deal until the end of the season and after sealing his departure from the Emirates, Zinchenko wrote an emotional letter to Gunners fans via social media. He wrote on Instagram: “To the Gunners. I will never forget how you welcomed me.”

“I still remember the goosebumps I got at the first match after hearing your ‘Always beliiiiieeeve’, I couldn’t even dream of it.

“From the bottom of my heart I would like to thank you so much for everything you have done for me and my family.

“To the coaching staff, thank you for the opportunity to be a small part of this great club. To the players, thank you for the priceless experience, fantastic memories and becoming lifelong friends. To all the staff, thank you for your help and for caring for me and my family.”

“And of course to the fans, for love, support and criticism that we as players have to accept and work even harder.

“I just want to wish you all the best and hope you achieve everything you set your mind to. Once a shooter, always a shooter. Thank you @arsenal.”

IcFootballnews says….

Zinchenko was a solid performer before ARSENAL but he couldn’t maintain these high standards for so long and so he was loaned out, which is why he was allowed to leave the club.

But we’re sure many Gunners fans will wish him all the best.

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